Ben Klein Faces E-Rate Program Suspension and Debarment
Published Date: 4/29/2025
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Summary
Ben Klein is suspended from the E-Rate Program, which helps schools and libraries get affordable internet. The government is starting a process to possibly ban him from these programs for good. Anyone working with him should act fast if they want to respond or protect their contracts.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Contractor Suspended from E‑Rate
Ben Klein is suspended from the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism (the E‑Rate Program) and from all universal service support mechanisms. The Enforcement Bureau has also started debarment proceedings that could bar him from these programs permanently. If you have or plan to have a contract with him for E‑Rate related services, your contract could be affected.
Right to File Opposition to Protect Contracts
If you have an existing contract with, or intend to contract with, Ben Klein for services related to the schools and libraries support, you may file an opposition request with supporting documentation. Filing that opposition is the formal way to respond and attempt to protect your contract or explain your relationship.
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