Coordination

(a) In general In carrying out this title, the Assistant Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary, shall coordinate with the following entities to ensure efficient administration, avoid duplication of funding and efforts, and maximize student achievement: (1) The Federal Communications Commission, including with respect to— (A) the E-Rate program set forth in subpart F of part 54 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations; (B) broadband availability data collected under title VIII of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 641 et seq.); (C) the broadcast licensing of noncommercial educational broadcast stations operated by eligible entities; and (D) the local broadcast availability of intercollegiate athletic events. (2) State broadband offices, with respect to funds made available under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program established under section 60102 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (47 U.S.C. 1702). (3) Other Federal agencies, including the Department of Agriculture, that fund Federal broadband deployment programs. (4) Intercollegiate athletic associations and any covered entity, with respect to production standards, media rights, and distribution arrangements relevant to projects funded under this title. (5) The Director of the Office of Minority Broadband Initiatives. (b) Streamlined applications The Assistant Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, align the application requirements under this title with the requirements of other Federal broadband programs in order to reduce administrative burdens on eligible entities. (c) Nonduplication In carrying out coordination activities under subsection (a), the Assistant Secretary shall ensure that any grant or other funds provided under this title avoid duplication with a project that has received Federal funds from a Federal entity described in that subsection.