E-Rate Program Debarment Notice

FR: Federal Communications Commission

Filed April 3rd, 2026

Detected April 3rd, 2026

Summary

The FCC Enforcement Bureau has debarred Susan Klein from the federal E-Rate program (schools and libraries universal service support mechanism) and all federal universal service support mechanisms for three years. The debarment commences on April 3, 2026 or when she receives the debarment letter, whichever is first. This action was taken pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8.

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The FCC Enforcement Bureau issued a notice debarring Susan Klein from the E-Rate program and all federal universal service support mechanisms for a period of three years, effective April 3, 2026. The debarment was issued under Release DA 26-268 pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8, which governs debarment from universal service support programs. This action prevents Ms. Klein from participating in or receiving benefits from E-Rate and related universal service programs during the debarment period.

Educational institutions and telecommunications firms that participate in E-Rate programs should verify that contractors and service providers are not currently debarred before entering into agreements. Schools and libraries receiving E-Rate funding should review their vendor relationships and procurement processes to ensure compliance with the debarment provisions. The debarment period runs for three years from the effective date.

What to do next

Verify that current and prospective E-Rate contractors and service providers are not debarred under 47 CFR 54.8
Review vendor relationships and procurement documentation for E-Rate-funded projects
Update internal compliance procedures to include debarment verification checks

Penalties

Debarment from E-Rate program and all federal universal service support mechanisms for three years

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Notice Debarment; Federal E-Rate Program

A Notice by the Federal Communications Commission on 04/03/2026

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Public Inspection Published Document: 2026-06536 (91 FR 16941) Document Headings ###### Federal Communications Commission

DA 26-268; FR ID 337509 # AGENCY:

Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

The Enforcement Bureau (the “Bureau”) debars Susan Klein from the federal schools and libraries universal service support mechanism (E-Rate program) and all federal universal service support mechanisms for three years.

DATES:

Debarment commences on the date Ms. Klein receives the debarment letter or April 3, 2026, whichever date comes first, and will continue for three years.

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 debars Ms. Klein from the E-Rate program and all federal universal service support mechanisms for three years pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8. Attached is the debarment letter, DA 26-268, which was mailed to Ms. Klein and released on April 3, 2026. The complete text of the notice of debarment is available on the FCC's website at https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-268A1.pdf.

Federal Communications Commission.

Christopher Sova,

Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau.

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Published Document: 2026-06536 (91 FR 16941)