FCC Bars Shawn Clemmons from School Internet Funding Program
Published Date: 4/13/2026
Notice
Summary
Shawn Clemmons is suspended from the schools and libraries support program (E-Rate) and all related services while the FCC starts a process to possibly ban him from these programs. Anyone working with him can respond with objections by May 13, 2026. This move stops him from getting any program money until the FCC decides within 90 days.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Individual Suspended from E-Rate Funds
Shawn Clemmons is suspended from the schools and libraries support program (E-Rate) and from all universal service support mechanisms as of the suspension letter released on April 13, 2026. While suspended, he cannot receive any program money until the FCC decides on debarment within 90 days (by July 12, 2026).
Contractors Must File by May 13, 2026
Anyone who has an existing contract with, or intends to contract with, Shawn Clemmons for services related to schools and libraries may file an opposition request. Opposition requests must be submitted within 30 days of receiving the suspension letter or by May 13, 2026, whichever comes first; the Bureau will decide on any opposition within 90 days.
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