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Easier Access to Higher Education for Students with Disabilities

This act aims to simplify access to college information and support for students with disabilities. It establishes clear rules for accepting disability documentation and increases transparency in the accommodation application process. This will help students and their families choose the right college and receive necessary support.
Key points
Colleges must accept various types of disability documentation, including old IEPs or doctor's records.
Colleges must clearly communicate their accommodation eligibility process and make this information available to students, parents, and faculty.
Colleges will collect and report data on the number of students with disabilities and those receiving accommodations, helping to assess support effectiveness.
Increased funding is authorized for the national center supporting postsecondary students with disabilities, aiming to improve access to information and assistance.
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Additional Information
RISE Act of 2021
Print number: S 2550
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2021-07-29