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Read. Follow. Verify.Assembly Bill 2790 expands telecommunications discounts for schools, preschools, and public libraries
Record date · September 3, 2026
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What This Bill Would Do
Assembly Bill 2790 requires the to provide discounted telecommunications rates to preschools, transitional kindergarten programs, public library systems, and noninstructional facilities operated by schools or libraries. The bill also changes the application order so that service providers, rather than the commission, first apply federal E-rate discounts. These changes apply to qualifying educational and public institutions across the state.
Qualifying preschools, school districts, county offices of education, and public library systems gain eligibility for discounted telecommunications services under the California Teleconnect Fund Administrative Committee Fund program.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Preschools and transitional kindergarten programs
Preschools and transitional kindergarten programs become newly eligible for discounted telecommunications rates.
Public libraries and public library systems
Public library systems and their noninstructional facilities are newly included in the discount program.
Service providers
Service providers are required to first apply federal E-rate discounts for eligible customers.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which new facilities are eligible for telecommunications discounts under AB 2790?
How does the bill affect the application of federal E-rate discounts?
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Version history
Only one version on file - nothing to compare yet. The text on record is the 03/16/26 - Introduced version. As later stages (committee substitute, engrossed, enrolled) are captured, the redline appears here.
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