Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2026

TL;DR (AI)

• This bill amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to allow high-speed internet service to be included as a utility allowance for public housing residents.
• The internet allowance will cover the lowest-cost internet plan available in the area, but families can choose to pay for more expensive services.
• Internet service will only be included in the utility allowance for public housing households with children who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.