# Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2022-02-14 · Effective 2022-03-16 · 87 FR 8205
## Document
- **Document number:** 2022-03057
- **Category:** broadband
- **Federal Register citation:** 87 FR 8205
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 54
- **Publication date:** 2022-02-14
- **Effective date:** 2022-03-16
- **FCC docket:** CC Docket No. 02-6
## Abstract

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) takes steps to address one of the barriers to participation and clarify the eligibility of Tribal libraries for E- Rate program support by updating the definition of "library" in its E-Rate program rules to include Tribal libraries. By doing so, the Commission seeks to resolve a longstanding issue for Tribal libraries in the E-Rate program rules, consistent with Congressional action taken in 2018, and to encourage increased Tribal library access to affordable broadband connectivity through the E-Rate program.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/02/14/2022-03057/schools-and-libraries-universal-service-support-mechanism)
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