Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2026

This bill would require utility allowances for public housing to include the cost of high-speed internet service, including equipment rental or purchase and a one-time installation fee. The monthly amount covered could not be more than the lowest-cost high-speed internet service available in the area and could not include cable, satellite TV, or phone service. Households could still choose more expensive service or bundled packages. The internet cost would only be included for households that pay for internet and have children who qualify for free or reduced-price school lunch, and only if the provider gives the household technology to block or filter certain visual content from minors.

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Sponsors

• Bill Foster Democrat sponsor
• 6 cosponsors