CIPA

II. Certifications

Q: How do we certify that we are meeting the CIPA requirements as a participant in the DESE or REAL Programs?

A: Each school or library that receives an Internet connection through MOREnet completes the E-rate Form 479 to certify compliance with CIPA/NCIPA. The Form 479 is submitted annually to MOREnet, NOT the SLD.

Q: How does a school or library certify that they are meeting the CIPA requirements based on a Funding Commitment Decision Letter received by a School or Library?

A: The E-rate Form 486 allows applicants to make the proper certification statement. There are three certification options on the Form 486 and applicants will have to select the option that describes their state of compliance. The three options summarized are:

• Option 1: The school or library is in compliance with the CIPA requirements;
  
• Option 2: The school or library has not yet completed all requirements but is undertaking actions to do so by the start of services; or
  
• Option 3: CIPA requirements do not apply because the school or library receives discounts for telecommunications only.

Option 2 is only applicable for the first year an organization receives Discounts.

Q: What is the difference between the 479 and 486?

A: Schools and libraries that receive funding for internal connections and Internet access on behalf of their school or library AND receive their Internet connection through MOREnet must submit the Form 486 and the Form 479 to certify compliance with CIPA. The Form 486 is for a school or libraries own E-rate discounts. The 479 is for MOREnet's application on behalf of DESE and the Missouri State Library for the Internet connections at participating schools and libraries.