Bill > HR3086

This bill, the Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower (RISE) Act of 2019, aims to provide students with disabilities and their families with access to critical information needed to select the right college and succeed once enrolled. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. It amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow students with disabilities to use certain documents, such as individualized education programs (IEPs) and Section 504 plans, to establish their disabilities when enrolling in institutions of higher education (IHEs). 2. It requires IHEs to make the process for determining eligibility for accommodations transparent and to disseminate this information to students, parents, and faculty. 3. It authorizes $10 million in funding for the National Center for Information and Technical Support for Postsecondary Students with Disabilities, which provides resources and information to support students with disabilities in higher education. 4. It requires IHEs to submit key data related to their undergraduate students with disabilities, such as the total number enrolled, the number accessing accommodations, and the percentage of students with disabilities, for inclusion in federal data collection efforts. The bill aims to improve access and support for students with disabilities in higher education by ensuring they have the necessary information and documentation to receive appropriate accommodations and services.