# Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2003-06-20 · Effective 2003-07-21 · 68 FR 36931
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-14928
- **Category:** universal-service
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 36931
- **Publication date:** 2003-06-20
- **Effective date:** 2003-07-21
- **FCC docket:** CC Docket No. 02-6
## Abstract

In this document, the Commission takes major steps to simplify and streamline the operation of our universal service mechanism for schools and libraries, while improving our oversight over the support mechanism. The Commission adopts a number of rules to streamline program operation, and promote the Commission's goal of reducing the likelihood of fraud, waste, and abuse.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/06/20/03-14928/schools-and-libraries-universal-service-support-mechanism)
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