Search Results for keywords:"Randolph-Sheppard Act"

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  • 2021-00486 — Arbitration Panel Decisions Under the Randolph-Sheppard Act
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2663
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Education has released a notice listing arbitration panel decisions made under the Randolph-Sheppard Act from April 1 to July 31, 2020. This act assists individuals who are blind by providing opportunities to manage vending facilities on federal property. The arbitration decisions result from disputes between state licensing agencies and vendors who are blind or between state agencies and federal agencies. All decisions, including older ones, are accessible on the Department’s website or by request.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Education shared a list of decisions about helping blind people run snack stands in government buildings. These decisions can be read online or asked for, but some details about how to ask questions or find older decisions aren’t very clear.

  • 2025-00124 — Amendments to Definitions and Related Provisions Under the Randolph-Sheppard Vending Facility Program
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 2550
    Reading Time:about 2 hours

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Education wants to update some rules to help blind vendors run their shops better with new technology. They're asking for everyone’s opinions to make sure these changes are fair and work well for everyone.