Sec. 18. Corporation for Public Broadcasting Report on Distance Learning
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## Sec. 18 Corporation for Public Broadcasting Report on Distance Learning ###
(a)The Congress finds that— ####
(1)distance learning would provide schools in rural areas with advanced or specialized instruction not readily available; ####
(2)utilization of distance learning can end some school closings or consolidations; ####
(3)distance learning will play a vital role in accomplishing the goals of “America 2000” as established by the President; ####
(4)the Corporation for Public Broadcasting should promote distance learning projects where it is cost effective; and ####
(5)the Corporation for Public Broadcasting can promote distance learning by helping reduce the costs associated with telecommunications services. ###
(b)Within 180 days following the date of the enactment of this Act, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, in consultation with other education program providers and users, shall report to the Congress as to the most effective use of their existing telecommunications facilities to establish and implement distance learning projects in rural areas. Such report should include, among other things, the costs and benefits of establishing national demonstration sites to study new distance learning tools and to evaluate the most effective use of current distance learning applications; any incentives necessary to provide access to Corporation for Public Broadcasting facilities for distance learning applications.