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This bill requires institutions of higher education in Arkansas that receive federal student aid to annually report data about students with disabilities to the Division of Higher Education. The reporting will include the number of students registered to receive accommodations, the percentage of such students among all undergraduate students, and the total number of certificates or degrees awarded to these students. The legislation aims to address the current lack of statewide data on postsecondary outcomes for students with disabilities, which the General Assembly believes prevents connecting these students to the workforce. To protect student privacy, institutions are not required to submit the detailed information if doing so would reveal personally identifiable information or if the number of students with disabilities is less than 3% of the total student population. The bill also amends the Comprehensive Arkansas Higher Education Annual Report to include this new data on students with disabilities, with the goal of improving understanding of the services, supports, and accommodations necessary to enhance postsecondary education and career outcomes for students with disabilities.

Education

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1728&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R