Donna Woods E-Rate Program Suspension and Debarment Notice
Summary
The FCC Enforcement Bureau issued a notice of suspension of Donna Woods from the E-Rate Program (schools and libraries universal service support mechanism) and all universal service support mechanisms. The Bureau also initiated debarment proceedings against Ms. Woods. Parties who have existing contracts with or intend to contract with her may file an opposition request within 30 days or by May 18, 2026, whichever is first. The Bureau will decide on opposition requests within 90 days.
What changed
The FCC Enforcement Bureau announced the suspension of Donna Woods from the E-Rate Program and all universal service support mechanisms under 47 CFR 54.8 and 47 CFR 0.111(a)(14). The suspension prevents Ms. Woods from continuing to benefit from the schools and libraries mechanism pending resolution of the debarment process. Debarment proceedings have also commenced.
Affected parties including any person with existing contracts with or intending to contract with Ms. Woods to provide or receive services related to the schools and libraries support may file an opposition request within 30 days of receiving the suspension letter or by May 18, 2026, whichever is first. Opposition requests must be supported by documentation. The Bureau will decide on any opposition request within 90 days. The suspension letter (DA 26-309) was released April 16, 2026.
What to do next
- File opposition request within 30 days of suspension letter or by May 18, 2026
- Support opposition request with documentation
- Send opposition to Enforcement Bureau, Investigations and Hearings Division, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554
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ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY:
The Enforcement Bureau (the Bureau) gives notice of the suspension of Donna Woods from the schools and libraries universal
service support mechanism (or E-Rate Program) and all universal service support mechanisms. Additionally, the Bureau gives
notice that debarment proceedings are commencing against Ms. Woods, or any person who has an existing contract with or intends
to contract with him to provide or receive services in matters arising out of activities associated with or related to the
schools and libraries support, may respond by filing an opposition request, supported by documentation.
DATES:
Opposition requests must be submitted within 30 days of receiving the suspension letter or by May 18, 2026, whichever comes
first. The Bureau will decide on any opposition request within 90 days.
ADDRESSES:
Federal Communications Commission, Enforcement Bureau, Investigations and Hearings Division, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC
20554.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Christopher Sova, Federal Communications Commission, Enforcement Bureau, Investigations and Hearings Division, 45 L Street
NE, Washington, DC 20554. Christopher Sova may be contacted by phone at (202) 418-1868 or by email at Christopher.Sova@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Bureau has suspension and debarment authority pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8 and 47 CFR 0.111(a)(14). Suspensions ensure that
suspended parties cannot continue to benefit from the schools and libraries mechanism pending resolution of the debarment
process. Attached is the suspension letter, DA 26-309, which was mailed to Ms. Woods, and released on April 16, 2026. The
complete text of the notice of suspension and initiation of debarment proceedings is available on the FCC's website at https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-309A1.pdf.
Federal Communications Commission.
Christopher Sova, Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
[FR Doc. 2026-07404 Filed 4-15-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-C
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