arrow_back Back to App

Expanding College Access and Support for Students with Disabilities.

This law aims to boost college enrollment and graduation rates for students with disabilities, particularly those who are low-income or first-generation. It allocates new funding ($50 million annually) to existing student support programs (TRIO) to provide specialized academic and social services, ensuring better transition and success in higher education. Colleges lacking dedicated accessibility services can also receive grants to establish new Offices of Accessibility, improving accommodations for both students and faculty.
Key points
New dedicated funding for Federal TRIO programs to serve *additional* students with disabilities, offering tailored academic assistance, advising, and financial planning support.
Grants available (up to $100,000 annually) for colleges without existing disability services offices to establish new Offices of Accessibility, ensuring confidential accommodation requests and staff training.
Mandatory detailed data collection on outcomes for students with disabilities (disaggregated by disability type) to track program effectiveness and identify areas needing improvement.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4380
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2024-05-21
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-flash-latest
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expanding Disability Access to Higher Education Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4380.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-05-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New dedicated funding for Federal TRIO programs to serve *additional* students with disabilities, offering tailored academic assistance, advising, and financial planning support.
  • Grants available (up to $100,000 annually) for colleges without existing disability services offices to establish new Offices of Accessibility, ensuring confidential accommodation requests and staff training.
  • Mandatory detailed data collection on outcomes for students with disabilities (disaggregated by disability type) to track program effectiveness and identify areas needing improvement.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

CATEGORIES

Education Benefits