RISE Act of 2019

United States116th CongressHR-3086House of Representatives
Latest legislative activity: Jun 4, 2019

Summary

Official Summary

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.

Bill texts

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Timeline

Latest companion bill action

S-4286: RISE Act of 2020

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 639.

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    House of Representatives

  2. Introduced in House

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