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5. Certification: The only specific compliance requirement established by the FCC is that an E-rate applicant must certify that it is in compliance with the CIPA provisions summarized above. Certification is required only after funding is awarded by filing a Form 486 indicating receipt of services. required annually.

The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) is aimed to prevent children from accessing obscene or harmful content over the internet.

Schools and libraries must certify they are in compliance with CIPA before they can receive E-rate funding. enable access for bona fide research or other lawful purposes. CIPA does not require the tracking of Internet use by minors or adults.

CIPA imposes certain requirements on schools or libraries that receive discounts for Internet access or internal connections through the E-rate program – a program that makes certain communications services and products more affordable for eligible schools and libraries.

To become compliant, a school must show that it guarantees optimal protection to those who access the Internet via its networks or computers. Using cloud solutions such as NuEduSEC is an easy way of certifying that a school complies with CIPA as required.

Congress enacted CIPA in 2001 to protect minors from offensive Internet content accessible through publicly funded organizations, such as schools and libraries. Public administrators, including teachers and librarians, are responsible for overseeing and ensuring CIPA adherence.

Certification: The only specific compliance requirement established by the FCC is that an E-rate applicant must certify that it is in compliance with the CIPA provisions summarized above. Certification is required only after funding is awarded by filing a Form 486 indicating receipt of services. required annually.