'The FCC's Emergency Connectivity Fund program has been an indispensable resource during a challenging time,' said Toms River Regional Schools Superintendent Stephen Genco.

I'm grateful to Congressman Kim for his steadfast support of Willingboro schools and students.' 'We are now able to replace Chromebooks that had been considered 'end of life' with brand new devices to ensure a continuity of learning when students leave school at the end of each day. 'The FCC Emergency Connectivity Fund is ensuring that every student can learn with the latest technology both at school and at home, effectively helping to close the digital divide for our school community,' said Willingboro School District Supervisor of Technology and Data Analysis, Dr. Known as the 'homework gap,' students who lack access to the internet at home often fall behind their peers as curriculums and educational opportunities rely more and more on the ability to conduct online research and connect to the web. The ECF program, which was created as part of the American Rescue Plan, helps schools and libraries ensure that students can connect to the internet at home, allowing them to take advantage of online learning and do their homework.

These funds are helping break down barriers for the next generation of American leaders, and I couldn't be happier to be bringing $5.4 million back home to help New Jersey students.'

'With this money, libraries and school districts are helping students across Burlington and Ocean Counties get online to study, do research, and do homework outside of their school buildings. 'While the COVID pandemic taught us a lot about our healthcare system, it also highlighted that many students across our district don't have access to the internet at home, and are struggling to study outside of school,' said Congressman Kim. PEMBERTON, NJ – One year after the American Rescue Plan became law, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) announced today that Burlington and Ocean County have received $5.4 from the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Emergency Connectivity Fund Program (ECF) that provides students with the internet service, laptops, Wi-Fi hotspots, and other equipment necessary for their education.

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