Report: Only 27% of States Prepared to Sustain K-12 Digital Access as Federal Programs End | PR Newswire [Video]

SETDA’s Universal Connectivity Imperative report outlines strategies to prevent millions of students from losing internet access and further falling behind.

, /PRNewswire/ — SETDA, the principal association representing state and territorial educational technology and digital learning leaders, today released a new report, Universal Connectivity Imperative: Sustaining Progress to Close the Digital Access Divide in K-12 Education, revealing that only 27% of states have plans to sustain K-12 digital access as key federal programs expire.

“Universal connectivity is more than just internet access—it’s about addressing the digital divide to ensure every student is prepared for post-secondary success,” said Julia Fallon, Executive Director at SETDA. “Nearly every career pathway today demands tech literacy and digital citizenship skills—not just the jobs of tomorrow. This report provides evidence-based strategies and actionable policy recommendations to help education leaders and state and federal policymakers close the digital divide and build sustainable systems that ensure all students thrive …