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Introduced
06/06/2017
06/06/2017
In Committee
06/06/2017
06/06/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
RISE Act of 2017 Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower Act of 2017 This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to set forth requirements about data collection related to students with disabilities. Specifically, the bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) to outline which documents disabled students need to submit in order to ensure they are eligible for student disability support services. IHEs must submit key data related to their undergraduate students with disabilities for inclusion in federal postsecondary institution data collection efforts.
AI Summary
This bill, the Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower (RISE) Act of 2017, amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve data collection and transparency related to students with disabilities in college. The bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) to outline the documentation students with disabilities need to submit to receive support services, adopt clear policies on disability eligibility, and disseminate this information to students, parents, and faculty. Additionally, the bill authorizes $10 million in funding for the National Center for Information and Technical Support for Postsecondary Students with Disabilities and mandates IHEs to report key data on enrolled students with disabilities for federal data collection efforts. The bill aims to provide students with disabilities and their families with important information to select and succeed in the right college.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (10)
Suzanne Bonamici (D)*,
Earl Blumenauer (D),
Madeleine Bordallo (D),
Larry Bucshon (R),
Danny Davis (D),
Jared Huffman (D),
Thomas MacArthur (R),
Dutch Ruppersberger (D),
Carol Shea-Porter (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (on 06/06/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2782/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2782/BILLS-115hr2782ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2782/BILLS-115hr2782ih.pdf.pdf |
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