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The U.S. Department of Education proposes changes to the Randolph-Sheppard Act regulations. These updates are meant to clarify and modernize definitions, like "vending facility" and "articles," to help blind vendors operate more successfully with evolving technology and business practices. The changes aim to create more opportunities for blind vendors by ensuring consistency across states while reflecting modern vending trends. Public comments on these proposed amendments are encouraged to improve the program's implementation and effectiveness.

The Department of Education is seeking an emergency review from the Office of Management and Budget for a new information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is part of the Randolph-Sheppard Financial Relief and Restoration Payments Appropriation, which aims to provide $20 million in financial relief and restoration grants to blind vendors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The public is invited to comment on the information collection process by April 19, 2021, and further instructions on how to submit comments are provided in the notice. If this request is not approved, the Department will be unable to deliver timely financial assistance in accordance with the legislative mandate.