§ 1721. Definitions

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 2021

   Digital Equity Act of 2021

   Pub. L. 117–58 div. F title III § 60302 · 135 Stat. 429

   Enacted · 47 U.S.C. § 1721

   (Pub. L. 117–58, div. F, title III, § 60302, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1209.)

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   (Pub. L. 117–58, div. F, title III, § 60302, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1209.)

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SEC. 60302. DEFINITIONS.   In this title: (1) Adoption of broadband.— The term “adoption of broadband” means the process by which an individual obtains daily access to the internet— (A) at a speed, quality, and capacity— (i) that is necessary for the individual to accomplish common tasks; and (ii) such that the access qualifies as an advanced telecommunications capability; (B) with the digital skills that are necessary for the individual to participate online; and (C) on a— (i) personal device; and (ii) secure and convenient network. (2) Advanced telecommunications capability.— The term “advanced telecommunications capability” has the meaning given the term in section 706(d) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (47 U.S.C. 1302(d)). (3) Aging individual.— The term “aging individual” has the meaning given the term “older individual” in section 102 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3002). (4) Appropriate committees of congress.— The term “appropriate committees of Congress” means— (A) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (D) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. (5) Assistant secretary.— The term “Assistant Secretary” means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. (6) Community anchor institution.— The term “community anchor institution” means a public school, a public or multi-family housing authority, a library, a medical or healthcare provider, a community college or other institution of higher education, a State library agency, and any other nonprofit or governmental community support organization. (7) Covered household.— The term “covered household” means a household, the income of which for the most recently completed year is not more than 150 percent of an amount equal to the poverty level, as determined by using criteria of poverty established by the Bureau of the Census. (8) Covered populations.— The term “covered populations” means— (A) individuals who live in covered households; (B) aging individuals; (C) incarcerated individuals, other than individuals who are incarcerated in a Federal correctional facility; (D) veterans; (E) individuals with disabilities; (F) individuals with a language barrier, including individuals who— (i) are English learners; and (ii) have low levels of literacy; (G) individuals who are members of a racial or ethnic minority group; and (H) individuals who primarily reside in a rural area. (9) Covered programs.— The term “covered programs” means the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program established under section 60304 and the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program established under section 60305. (10) Digital equity.— The term “digital equity” means the condition in which individuals and communities have the information technology capacity that is needed for full participation in the society and economy of the United States. (11) Digital inclusion.— The term “digital inclusion”— (A) means the activities that are necessary to ensure that all individuals in the United States have access to, and the use of, affordable information and communication technologies, such as— (i) reliable fixed and wireless broadband internet service; (ii) internet-enabled devices that meet the needs of the user; and (iii) applications and online content designed to enable and encourage self-sufficiency, participation, and collaboration; and (B) includes— (i) obtaining access to digital literacy training; (ii) the provision of quality technical support; and (iii) obtaining basic awareness of measures to ensure online privacy and cybersecurity. (12) Digital literacy.— The term “digital literacy” means the skills associated with using technology to enable users to find, evaluate, organize, create, and communicate information. (13) Disability.— The term “disability” has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102). (14) Eligible state.— The term “eligible State” means— (A) with respect to planning grants made available under section 60304(c)(3), a State with respect to which the Assistant Secretary has approved an application submitted to the Assistant Secretary under section 60304(c)(3)(C); and (B) with respect to capacity grants awarded under section 60304(d), a State with respect to which the Assistant Secretary has approved an application submitted to the Assistant Secretary under section 60304(d)(2), including approval of the State Digital Equity Plan developed by the State under section 60304(c). (15) Gender identity.— The term “gender identity” has the meaning given the term in section 249(c) of title 18, United States Code. (16) Indian tribe.— The term “Indian Tribe” has the meaning given the term in section 4(e) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304(e)). (17) Institution of higher education.— The term “institution of higher education”— (A) has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001); and (B) includes a postsecondary vocational institution. (18) Local educational agency.— The term “local educational agency” has the meaning given the term in section 8101(30) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801(30)). (19) Postsecondary vocational institution.— The term “postsecondary vocational institution” has the meaning given the term in section 102(c) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002(c)). (20) Rural area.— The term “rural area” has the meaning given the term in section 601(b)(3) of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 950bb(b)(3)). (21) State.— The term “State” means— (A) any State of the United States; (B) the District of Columbia; and (C) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (22) Veteran.— The term “veteran” has the meaning given the term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code. (23) Workforce development program.— The term “workforce development program” has the meaning given the term in section 3(66) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102(66)).

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