*Pages 1--2 from Microsoft Word - 27473.doc* 2 On April 23, 2003, the Commission adopted a Second Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 03- 101, released April 30, 2003) that significantly streamlines the E- rate program, and strengthens its compliance and enforcement features, including debarring persons convicted of criminal violation or held civilly liable for misconduct arising from participation in the program for three years and where circumstances warrant, for a longer period. The forum is the next step in a comprehensive reform effort to strengthen the program’s competitive bidding features, and further reduce the chances of program waste and fraud. For further information, contact Greg Lipscomb, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau at (202) 418- 7400, TTY (202) 418- 0484. 2