BRIDGE Act of 2019

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Building Resources Into Digital Growth and Education Act of 2019 or the BRIDGE Act of 2019 This bill establishes a digital network technology program to award grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts to eligible institutions. Specifically, the bill provides funds to historically black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions for the acquisition and use of broadband internet service to improve the quality and delivery of educational services. Such funds shall be used to provide training and education for students and faculty, obtain technical assistance, and create centers at institutions to support innovation and opportunity for entrepreneurs and start-ups.…