Washington, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Brad Schneider issued the following press release:
Today, during LGBTQ history month, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) introduced legislation to ensure critical online LGBTQ resources are not blocked at schools and public libraries. Currently, public schools and libraries that receive discounted telecommunications and internet rates through the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) E-Rate program must enforce an internet safety policy that in some cases leads to the blocking of useful LGBTQ resources. The Don't Block LGBTQ Act would clarify that schools and public libraries that block LGBTQ resources would lose access to discounted rates under the E-rate program.
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