diff --git a/lms/envs/aws.py b/lms/envs/aws.py
index fa490a244f..e039219be8 100644
--- a/lms/envs/aws.py
+++ b/lms/envs/aws.py
@@ -182,9 +182,6 @@ COURSES_WITH_UNSAFE_CODE = ENV_TOKENS.get("COURSES_WITH_UNSAFE_CODE", [])
 MITX_FEATURES['AUTOMATIC_AUTH_FOR_LOAD_TESTING'] = ENV_TOKENS.get('AUTOMATIC_AUTH_FOR_LOAD_TESTING')
 MITX_FEATURES['MAX_AUTO_AUTH_USERS'] = ENV_TOKENS.get('MAX_AUTO_AUTH_USERS')
 
-# discussion home panel must be explicitly enabled
-MITX_FEATURES['ENABLE_DISCUSSION_HOME_PANEL'] = ENV_TOKENS.get('ENABLE_DISCUSSION_HOME_PANEL', False)
-
 ############################## SECURE AUTH ITEMS ###############
 # Secret things: passwords, access keys, etc.