What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 4380.
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.
Status:
Expired
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