Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-14892
Department of Education Rescinds 1979 Vocational Education Discrimination Guidelines
Buyer
Department of Education
Posted
July 23, 2026
Identifier
2026-14892
This notice announces the Department of Education's rescission of its 1979 Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination in Vocational Education Programs. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are mentioned - No products or services are being requested or procured - Key Details: - The rescinded guidelines addressed discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, and handicap in vocational education programs - The rescission is due to significant changes in law and facts, and aims to reduce regulatory burden - The Department will continue to enforce civil rights laws through existing mechanisms - No new obligations are imposed on recipients of federal financial assistance - Additional Information: - A separate Coast Guard safety zone enforcement on Lake Erie is noted, but unrelated to procurement activities - No part numbers, quantities, or technical requirements are specified
Description
The Department of Education is rescinding its 1979 Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination and Denial of Services in vocational education programs. This rescission is due to changes in legal interpretations and aims to reduce regulatory burden while maintaining compliance with federal civil rights laws. The action does not affect obligations to comply with existing federal civil rights laws. The final rule is effective July 23, 2026.