Federal Register #ED-2026-SCC-0267

Request for Public Comment: Randolph-Sheppard Vending Facility Program Information Collection Revision

This opportunity is a request for public comment from the Department of Education regarding a proposed revision to the information collection process for the Randolph-Sheppard Vending Facility Program. - Government Buyer: - Department of Education - Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement of products or services - Products/Services Requested: - Revision to information collection requirements for State licensing agencies - Data submission for program evaluation, reporting, monitoring, and technical assistance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on employment opportunities for blind persons operating vending facilities on federal and other properties - Public comment is requested on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection - Compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act - No product or service line items, part numbers, or quantities are specified, as this is an administrative notice - No delivery or place of performance requirements beyond the Department of Education's oversight

Description

The Department of Education is proposing a revision of a currently approved information collection request related to the Randolph-Sheppard Vending Facility Program. This program provides employment opportunities for blind persons to operate vending facilities on Federal and other properties. The information collected supports program evaluation, reporting, and monitoring, and assists in providing technical assistance to State licensing agencies. The collection will be implemented after the current approval expires on October 31, 2026, with data collection for FY 2026 beginning October 1, 2026.

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