FCC Suspends Susan Klein from Schools' Affordable Internet Program
Published Date: 4/30/2025
Notice
Summary
Susan 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 her from these programs for good. Anyone working with her can speak up by a certain deadline, so watch your calendar and paperwork!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Immediate Suspension from E-Rate Program
The Enforcement Bureau suspended Susan Klein from the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism (the E-Rate Program) and from all universal service support mechanisms. While suspended, Susan Klein is not allowed to participate in those support mechanisms.
Debarment Proceedings and Right to Respond
The Bureau has commenced debarment proceedings against Susan Klein. Ms. Klein, or any person who has an existing contract with or intends to contract with her to provide or receive services related to the schools and libraries support, may respond by filing an opposition request supported by documentation.
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