DOEd Withdraws Proposed Changes To Blind Vendor Regulations
January 17, 2026
January 17, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education has withdrawn a proposal that would have modified key definitions and operational rules for the Randolph-Sheppard Act (R-S Act) program. The decision, effective January 20, 2026, follows significant pushback from the blind vendor community and state licensing agencies.
The R-S Act provides individuals who are blind with a priority to operate vending facilities on Federal property, including cafeterias, snack bars, and a . . .
The R-S Act provides individuals who are blind with a priority to operate vending facilities on Federal property, including cafeterias, snack bars, and a . . .