For schools requesting Telephone or Priority 2 E-rate funding:

The application window for Form 471 for FY 2011 is scheduled to close at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Thursday, March 24, 2011.

Please note the following changes and new requirements: 

	1)  Item 21 is now a window requirement and is also due by same date 

	2)  You must include your FCC registration # FCC Registration number lookup: <https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/coresWeb/publicHome.do> <https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/coresWeb/simpleSearch.do>  Search by Business, Name, or EIN

	 3)  If you are using a paid consultant, you must include consultant information including the consultant number

 	4)  Although Technology Plans are still required by Maine State Statute, please check the correct box in Form 471, Block 6 # 26.     For Priority 2:  Check box that certifies you have an approved Technology Plan.  For Priority 1: Check box to certify to no plan require for Erate.



IMPORTANT:  Please note: the new form 471 does not work in Firefox on the PC or Mac. It works only in Internet Explorer (IE) on the PC and Safari on the Mac.



Pamela Goucher
Interim School Library/Technology Planning Coordinator & E-Rate Coordinator
Maine Dept. of Education
23 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0023
207-624-6897
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