It's targeted toward those who need the extra funding most. And you can see, in the hands of any kid, regardless of income, regardless of race, that, once you put the technology in front of them, they're going to be adapting to it just as fast as a kid in the most affluent neighborhoods of the country.
Markey emphasizes the E-Rate's focus on helping underprivileged children access technology.
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