Free hotspot service from the SCDE will not be available this year. However, parents do have several options for low cost internet through Comcast or AT&T if they (1) are in the service area and (2) meet income qualifications.
Comcast: Apply for low-cost internet.
Internet Essentials: How to Apply
AT&T: Apply for low-cost internet.
Access from AT&T - Affordable Internet for Low Income Households (att.com)