A Decision By The Federal Communications Commission Could End Up Costing The Hawkins County School System 2.1 Million Dollars. The FCC’s E-Rate Program Sets Aside Funding To Subsidize Internet Access For Schools And Libraries. In 2012, The School System Joined A Consortium Which Jointly Accepted An Internet Service Bid From The Education Network Of America. Since Then, The FCC Has Withheld More Than 50-Million Dollars And Has Announced It Does Not Intend On Releasing The Funds To Pay Subsidy Payments. Appeals Are Planned By The Consortium With No Timelines In Place.