Making Sense of the New E-Rate Bidding Portal

A major shift is coming to the E-Rate program, and the time to prepare is now. In this SHLB Coalition webinar, a panel of experts breaks down the FCC's newly approved competitive bidding portal for FY 2028 and what it means for applicants and vendors. Beginning in FY 2028, the new competitive bidding portal will significantly change how E-Rate applicants and vendors manage and document the bidding process. Our speakers walk through what's changing, how the new portal will work, and the steps you should expect before its roll-out. Whether you're part of a school or library system, a service provider, or another E-Rate stakeholder, you'll come away with a clearer understanding of what to expect and how to prepare. Speakers: Debra Kriete, State E-Rate Coordinator, State E-Rate Coordinators Alliance Gina Spade, Principal, Broadband Legal Strategies Learn more about SHLB and our advocacy at www.shlb.org.