The State Office Of Regulatory Staff (ORS) is funding mobile hot spots and internet services across the state for need-based homes. Funding is limited and is available for all public, private, and higher education financial needs-based students. The state will be providing funding for the service from August through December only (Update: extended until June 30, 2021). Click here for more information from SCDE.
Update 05/20/21: The "HotSpot for students" program is coming to an end June 30th, 2021. Spartanburg District One will be glad to assist you in returning the HotSpot to the state. You may drop off the hotspot at the District Office between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm anytime now until June 30th (The district office will be closed May 31 for Memorial Day). Remember to bring the charger as well and original box if you have it. Please place parent/guardian name on the device (i.e. post-it, tape, etc).
The address of the District Office is:
121 Wheeler Street
Campobello, SC 29322
Spartanburg One has been glad to be a facilitator between the state and families for this beneficial program. We thank the state for their support of our students in District One.