From: Jim Gashel 
Subject: Re: B.E.P. Regs clarification appreciated.
Hello Julie:
Most of your questions have to do with whether or not a person must be a
citizen of the us to receive training and a vending facility in the B.E.P.
program.  The answer is that the Federal law, the Randolph-Sheppard Act
limits eligibility for a license to blind people who are citizens of the
United States.  Since this is the Federal law, it applies everywhere.  As
for the specific qualifications for B. E. P. in N. J. other than the issue
of citizenship, you would have to consult that state's B. E. P.
regulations.  Every state has its own regulations, but they generally
follow the federal regulations on things like eligibility.  If you want to
look at the federal regulations or the federal law, you can go to the web
site of the nfb and look under laws and legislation.  You will find the
randolph-sheppard act and the randolph-sheppard regulations both on that
site.  
thanks,
J. G.
On Sat, 28 Feb 1998, Julie Dawson wrote:
> 
> 
> Dear Listers,
> I have several B.E.P. related questions.  You may email me privately so as
> not to clutter up the list.  
> 
> 1.  In order to receive b.e.P. training does a Commission For the blind 
> consumer have to be a legal resident (with a Green card) or must he be a 
> citizen U.S. to receive training?
> 2.  In order to receive a stand or to bid on a stand must a person be a le
> gal resident or must he be a U.S. citizen?  If anyone has copies of the 
> regulations concerning this issue, please could they be sent to me?
> 4.  Are these regulations federal in scope and implementation or do they 
> vary within each state's B.E.P. program?
> 5.  Does anyone have any information specific to New Jersey's b.E.P.
> program
> in regards to training or stand qualifications?
> Thank you in advance for your assistance.
> Julie dawson
> 
> 
> "Out of many''''one people."
> We give of ourselves to share with each other.
> we receive from each other to empower ourselves.
> Blessed be the Almighty who blesses His people.
> Julie, AKA Magnolia in NJ.
> 
> 
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