Easier College Access and Support for Students with Disabilities (RISE Act).
This law simplifies how students with disabilities receive accommodations in college by requiring institutions to accept existing high school documentation like IEPs or 504 plans. It mandates colleges to publish clear, accessible information about accommodation eligibility and requires them to report key data on the enrollment and graduation rates of these students. Furthermore, it authorizes $10 million for a national support center.
Key points
Colleges must accept high school documentation (IEP or 504 plan) to establish a student's disability status, simplifying the accommodation process.
Institutions are required to adopt transparent policies on accommodation eligibility and make this information readily available to students and parents.
Colleges must report data on the number of registered students with disabilities and their graduation rates, improving transparency for prospective students.
$10 million is authorized for the National Center for Information and Technical Support for Postsecondary Students with Disabilities (FY 2027-2031).
Status:
Introduced
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