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RISE Act of 2019

Introduced: June 4, 2019 Introduced by: Bonamici, Suzanne Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 2 steps
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Jun 4, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jun 4, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower Act of 2019 or the RISE Act of 2019

This bill establishes requirements for institutions of higher education (IHEs) concerning students with disabilities.

Specifically, the bill requires IHEs to allow students to use certain documents, such as individualized education programs, to establish their disabilities.

In addition, IHEs must make the process for determining the eligibility for accommodations transparent.

Finally, IHEs must submit key data related to their undergraduate students with disabilities for inclusion in federal postsecondary institution data collection efforts.

What's happening now June 4, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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