[BHS Etree] BUSD: Emergency Broadband (WiFi) Benefit for Eligible Families

Wed May 12 11:19:58 PDT 2021

Please do not reply to this message. If you have any questions, please
contact Valerie Kratzer at valeriekratzer at berkeley.net.

*Do you want lower-cost internet? Or discounts on computers?*

Read on to learn about a brand new program for qualifying families!

*¿Quiere servicio de internet a bajo costo? ¿O *esta* buscando descuentos
para computadoras? **¡*Siga leyendo para conocer un nuevo programa para
familia que califiquen!

BUSD Families,

The Federal Communications Commission has launched a temporary program to
help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during
the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount
of *up to $50 per month* toward broadband service for eligible households
and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible
households can also receive a one-time discount of up to *$100 to purchase
a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.*

Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider
<https://www.fcc.gov/emergency-broadband-benefit-providers> or directly
with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online
<http://getemergencybroadband.org/> or mail-in application.

Here is a link to see what internet providers are taking part in the offer:
https://www.fcc.gov/emergency-broadband-benefit-providers#California

Learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment
information:  www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit, or  833-511-0311

*If you haven't filled out a Free & Reduced Lunch form, here is the link
and information to do so. *

*Free & Reduced Lunch Information*

We are encouraging every family to complete an application for
free/reduced-price school meals. Even if your student does not intend to
take advantage of the lunch program, every qualified application is counted
towards bringing significant federal and state funding to our schools!

Apply here: www.ezmealapp.com

For more information, please see this letter from the Director of Nutrition
Services (in English and Spanish)
<https://www.berkeleyschools.net/2019/08/nutritious-school-meals-alimentos-nutritivos/>
.

§  Frequently Asked Questions about Free and Reduced Price Meals
<http://www.berkeleyschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/FAQ-Free-and-Reduced-Price-Meals-20-21.pdf>

§  Preguntas Mas Frequentes Sobre Las Comidas Escolares De Precio Gratuito
y Precio Reducido
<http://www.berkeleyschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/FAQ-Free-and-Reduced-Price-Meals-20-21-Spanish.pdf>

§  Public Media Release for Free and Reduced-Price Meals (2020-21)
<http://www.berkeleyschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Media-Release-SY-20.21.pdf>

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Si tiene preguntas, envíe un correo electrónico a Valerie Kratzer a
valerikratzer at berkeley.net

Estimados Padres de Familia/Tutores Legales:

La Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones ha dado inicio a un programa temporal
que ofrece ayuda a los hogares que tienen problemas para pagar sus
servicios de Internet durante la pandemia de COVID-19.  El Beneficio de
Emergencia Para Internet (EBB) le *proporcionara un máximo de $50 de
descuento al mes para su servicio de Internet;* y un descuento de hasta *$100
por una computadora portátil, computadora de mesa o una tableta electrónica*,
este descuento esta disponible solo una vez, a través de un proveedor
participante.

Los hogares elegibles pueden inscribirse directamente a través de uno de
los proveedores de Internet participantes
<https://www.fcc.gov/emergency-broadband-benefit-providers> o a través de
la *Universal Service Administrative Company* (USAC), en línea
<http://getemergencybroadband.org/> o por correo.

Aquí esta el enlace para ver qué proveedores de Internet participan en la
oferta: https://www.fcc.gov/emergency-broadband-benefit-providers#California

Para obtener más información sobre este programa, incluyendo su
elegibilidad y cómo inscribirse, llame al 833-511-0311 o visite la página
www.fcc.gov/bandaanchaprestacion

Si usted no ha completado el formulario de almuerzo gratuito o de precio
reducido, aquí está el enlace y la información para hacerlo.

Información sobre almuerzos gratuitos y de precio reducido

Pedimos a todas las familias que completen una solicitud para recibir el
almuerzo escolar gratuitos o de precio reducido. Aun si su estudiante no
tiene la intención de participar en los almuerzos escolares, ¡Cada
solicitud nos ayuda a traer fondos significativos federales y estatales a
nuestras escuelas!

Para inscribirse haga click aquí: www.ezmealapp.com
<https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx>

Para más información, lea la carta del Director de Servicios de Nutrición
(en inglés o español)
<https://www.berkeleyschools.net/2020/08/nutritious-school-meals-alimentos-nutritivos/>
.

§ Preguntas Frecuentes sobre los almuerzos gratuitos o de precio reducido
<http://www.berkeleyschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/FAQ-Free-and-Reduced-Price-Meals-20-21.pdf>

§ Preguntas más Frecuentes sobre los almuerzos escolares de precio gratuito
y precio reducido
<http://www.berkeleyschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/FAQ-Free-and-Reduced-Price-Meals-20-21-Spanish.pdf>

§ Communicacion de Medios Públicos de almuerzo gratuitos y de precio
reducido (2020-21)
<http://www.berkeleyschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Media-Release-SY-20.21.pdf>

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