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Post-Filing Newsletter and Updates

E-rate News:

Form 479 (Clickable Link) – DUE BY JUNE 1: 

It is time to begin collection of the FCC Form 479 which certifies that your school/school district is compliant with the Children’s Internet Protection Act – CIPA.  The form is a fillable PDF.   Your forms are due no later than June 1, 2022. Instructions for completing the form are below.  This must be completed by a school employee, not a consultant.  Please complete this form as soon as possible and return to your E-rate coordinator as soon as possible (Roxie, Sue, Adam, or Jill). 

How-To Guides: 

PRC073/036:

As we reach the end of the funding/fiscal year, please be reminded that PRC073/036 funds do not rollover. If you have been unable to spend your PRC073/036 DPI E-rate matching funds due to shortages, etc.; please go ahead and spend them for other approved goods/services. We suggest you encumber funds that DO rollover to cover payment of FY2021 E-rate goods/services. If you have questions, talk to your finance personnel. 

Program Integrity Assurance (PIA) and other reviews:

Congratulations on surviving another filing season. Please be on the lookout for your PIA inquiries. These have deadlines! Failure to reply can affect your funding commitment.  If you need assistance, please reach out. 

ECF News: 

A third window has been announced for ECF. It will open on April 28, 2022. We (NC DPI) will be holding an informational webinar on Wednesday April 13, 2022 at 4:00pm. Please plan to attend for more information. NOTE: This is not a “How to file” webinar. It will be designed to address changes and developments related to the upcoming window only. To register click here.