Blind Vending Empire Gets Paperwork Overhaul from Education Department
Published Date: 2/23/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Education wants your thoughts on updating a report about the Randolph-Sheppard Vending Facility Program, which helps people who are blind run vending businesses. They’re asking for comments by April 24, 2026, to make sure the info they collect is useful and not too much work. This update won’t cost extra but aims to keep things running smoothly for everyone involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
State/Local Agencies Reporting Burden
Fifty-one State licensing agencies (SLAs) must submit the RSA-15 Report of the Randolph-Sheppard Vending Facility Program. The Department estimates 51 annual responses with a total of 1,199 burden hours, and a 90-day data submission window from 10/01/2026 to 12/30/2026.
Data Sets National Average Income
The RSA-15 data collection is used to determine the national average income for blind vendors under 34 CFR 395.8, which sets the maximum amount of vending machine income that can be distributed to blind vendors. The Department will use the FY2026 collection (10/01/2026–12/30/2026) to inform that national average.
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