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Greetings,<br><br><div>For folks who participate in the ECF and E-rate programs, please note the deadline of October 30 for the following items:</div><div><ul><li>FY2022 E-Rate BEAR (Form 472) deadline for recurring services (received July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023)</li><li>FY2023 Form 486 deadline for funding letters issued on/before July 1st, 2023</li><li>ECF Invoice Deadline for most Window 1 and 2 committed FRNs with service delivery deadlines of June 30, 2023.</li></ul></div><div></div><div>Please note
the additional details below from Lorrie Germann.</div><div><br></div><div>Sincerely,<br></div><br>Christine
<div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div>--</div><div>Christine Morris (she/her)<br></div><div>Digital Resources Manager<br></div><div>Ohio Public Library Information Network</div><div><a href="mailto:christine@oplin.ohio.gov" target="_blank">christine@oplin.ohio.gov</a></div><div>614-728-5252</div></div></div></div><br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------</div><div><div marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#ffffff"><table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0"><tbody><tr><td style="border-collapse:collapse;display:none;font-size:1px;color:#333333;line-height:1px;max-height:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden" height="1"><br></td></tr><tr><td align="center" valign="top" style="border-collapse:collapse;background-color:#ffffff"><table border="0" width="660" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse;background-color:#ffffff;border-spacing:0;max-width:660px;width:100%"><tbody><tr><td align="center" style="border-collapse:collapse;background-color:#ffffff!important" bgcolor="#ffffff"><table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0"><tbody><tr><td style="border-collapse:collapse;padding-left:0;padding-right:0"><table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;table-layout:fixed;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-left:0;padding-right:0"><tbody><tr><td height="30" valign="top" style="border-collapse:collapse"><br></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" style="border-collapse:collapse;padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:20px;padding-right:20px;word-break:break-word;word-wrap:break-word"><table style="border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0" width="100%" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="border-collapse:collapse;color:#000000;font-family:Arial,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:24px;word-break:break-word;word-wrap:break-word;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%">Hello E-Rate Community,</span><br><br>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%">This is a reminder of several E-Rate/ECF deadlines that are coming up on October 30th:</span><br><br>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%">FY2022 E-Rate BEAR (Form 472)</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%"> deadline for recurring services (received July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023).<span> </span>Please note: The normal deadline of October 28th falls on a Saturday this year, so the date has been pushed back to October 30th.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%"></span><br>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%">ECF Invoice Deadline for most Window 1 and 2</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%"> committed FRNs with service delivery deadlines of June 30, 2023.</span><br><br>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%">First FY2023 Form 486</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%"> deadline for funding letters issued on/before July 1st, 2022</span>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%">The Form 486 deadline is 120 days from the FCDL date, or the service start date (typically July 1st), whichever is later.<span> </span>The normal deadline of October 29th falls on a Sunday this year, so the date has been pushed back to October 30th.</span><br><br>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%">Also, if you’ve not yet signed up for the online <b>FY2024 E-Rate Basics/Updates</b> and <b>Form 470 training</b>, go to <a href="https://www.ohio-k12.help?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIxMTgwNSIsIjkwZjI3MzQ0ZjU0Y2U1YzM2ODM0YTMxYmVjMzE5YWNkIiwiMTkxIiwiYzNhNDQxOGExNDIzIixmYWxzZV0" style="color:#21759b;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">https://www.ohio-k12.help/erate/e-rate-events/</a> to register.<span> </span>We expect several changes that will impact the upcoming funding year.<span> </span>Whether you are a newcomer to E-Rate, have filed for many years, or use the service of a consultant, it is recommended you attend to understand the changes and how they will impact you.<br><br>*<b>If you are with a public library </b>and would like to attend a session explicitly geared for library E-Rate applicants, please go to the State Library's "Meetings & Events" site located at <a href="https://www.ohio-k12.help?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIxMTgwNSIsIjkwZjI3MzQ0ZjU0Y2U1YzM2ODM0YTMxYmVjMzE5YWNkIiwiMTkxIiwiNGRhMmUwNDk4MjFhIixmYWxzZV0" style="color:#21759b;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">https://events.library.ohio.gov/event/11305539</a><span> </span>to register for the November 16th event.<span> </span>The workshop will start at 9:00 a.m. with a break for lunch (approx. 12:00-1:00). We will conclude with the Form 470, ending the day at approximately 3:00 p.m.</span><br><br>
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If you have questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.<br><br>
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Sincerely,<br><br>
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State E-Rate Coordinator<br>On behalf of the Ohio Department of Education<br><a href="mailto:lorrie.germann@education.ohio.gov" target="_blank">lorrie.germann@education.ohio.gov</a><br>www.ohio-k12.help/erate<br><span><b>Office:</b> 740-223-2420</span><br><b>Cell:</b> 740-253-1153
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