- Stage
- On calendar
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 12
- Latest action
- Aug 5, 2026
What it does
The RISE Act would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve access to college for students with disabilities by requiring institutions to accept a broader range of documentation—such as IEPs, 504 plans, or professional evaluations—to establish disability status and eligibility for accommodations. It mandates that colleges adopt transparent, accessible policies about accommodation processes and disseminate this information to students, parents, and faculty. The bill also authorizes $10 million in funding for a national center to support postsecondary students with disabilities and requires institutions to report disability-related data to federal systems like IPEDS, while protecting…
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Who is involved
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