Government Bars Sholem from School Wi-Fi Funds for Three Years
Published Date: 4/2/2026
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Summary
Sholem Steinberg is banned from the federal E-Rate program and all related federal support programs for three years starting April 2, 2026. This means he can’t get any federal funding for schools and libraries during that time. The ban aims to keep the program fair and protect taxpayer money.
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Three-Year E-Rate Program Debarment
Sholem Steinberg is banned from the federal E-Rate program and all federal universal service support mechanisms for three years beginning on April 2, 2026, or on the date he receives the debarment letter, whichever comes first. During this three-year period he cannot receive federal funding for schools and libraries.
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