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Easier Access and Support for Students with Disabilities in Higher Education

This new law makes it easier for students with disabilities to access colleges and receive support. Colleges will need to accept various documents proving disability and clearly inform about available accommodations. This will increase their chances of academic success and help them and their families plan for the future.
Key points
Colleges must accept a wider range of documents to prove disability, including old Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or professional evaluations.
Colleges must clearly explain their accommodation eligibility process and make this information easily available to students, parents, and faculty, including on their websites.
The act authorizes funding for a national center providing information and technical support for postsecondary students with disabilities.
Colleges will collect and report data on students with disabilities, including those receiving accommodations and degrees awarded, to help assess support effectiveness.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3939
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Process start date: 2025-06-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

RISE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3939.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-06-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Colleges must accept a wider range of documents to prove disability, including old Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or professional evaluations.
  • Colleges must clearly explain their accommodation eligibility process and make this information easily available to students, parents, and faculty, including on their websites.
  • The act authorizes funding for a national center providing information and technical support for postsecondary students with disabilities.
  • Colleges will collect and report data on students with disabilities, including those receiving accommodations and degrees awarded, to help assess support effectiveness.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Education