(k) Balanced deployment.--A local exchange telecommunications company shall reasonably balance deployment of its broadband network between rural, urban and suburban areas within its service territory, as those areas are applicable, in accordance with its approved network modernization plan.
(l) Broadband discounts to schools.--Each local exchange telecommunications company that elects to amend its network modernization plan pursuant to this section:
(1) Shall offer school customers which meet the eligibility standards described in 47 CFR 54.501 (relating to eligibility for services provided by telecommunications carriers) and which agree to enter into a minimum three-year contract a 30% discount, or greater discount at the local exchange telecommunications company's discretion, in the otherwise applicable tariffed distance-sensitive per-mile rate element and also will waive the associated nonrecurring charges for available intrastate broadband services where used for