diff --git a/lms/djangoapps/courseware/views.py b/lms/djangoapps/courseware/views.py
index 72f15070c5..9625fffbda 100644
--- a/lms/djangoapps/courseware/views.py
+++ b/lms/djangoapps/courseware/views.py
@@ -1403,6 +1403,7 @@ def render_xblock(request, usage_key_string, check_if_enrolled=True):
             'disable_accordion': True,
             'allow_iframing': True,
             'disable_header': True,
+            'disable_footer': True,
             'disable_window_wrap': True,
             'disable_preview_menu': True,
             'staff_access': bool(has_access(request.user, 'staff', course)),
diff --git a/lms/templates/courseware/courseware-chromeless.html b/lms/templates/courseware/courseware-chromeless.html
index 5d00ad9232..fec184af07 100644
--- a/lms/templates/courseware/courseware-chromeless.html
+++ b/lms/templates/courseware/courseware-chromeless.html
@@ -107,6 +107,3 @@ ${fragment.foot_html()}
 </nav>
 
 <%include file="../modal/accessible_confirm.html" />
-
-## No footer in chromeless
-<%block name="footer"></%block>