- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 13
- Latest action
- Jun 12, 2025
What it does
The RISE Act amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve access to information and support for college students with disabilities by requiring institutions to accept a broader range of disability documentation, adopt transparent accommodation policies, and disseminate this information in accessible formats. It also mandates that colleges report disability-related data to federal systems like IPEDS and authorizes $10 million in funding for a national center providing technical support and resources to postsecondary students with disabilities. The bill aims to help students with disabilities and their families make informed college choices and succeed once enrolled by reducing barriers…
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Who is involved
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Where it goes next
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