This bill, titled the Improving Access to Higher Education Act, aims to significantly enhance accessibility to and completion of postsecondary education for all students, with a particular focus on students with disabilities. It proposes amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965 to achieve these goals through several key initiatives. One major provision involves authorizing competitive grants to institutions of higher education. These grants are intended to support the professional development of faculty, staff, and administrators, equipping them with innovative, evidence-based teaching methods and strategies consistent with universal design for learning . The training will cover implementing appropriate accommodations, facilitating smooth transitions from secondary school, providing accessible distance learning, and offering career pathway guidance for students, including those with disabilities. The bill mandates that each institution of higher education establish an Office of Accessibility . These offices will be responsible for informing students about available services, accommodations for work-related experiences, and their legal rights under disability laws. Crucially, these offices must adopt transparent policies for determining eligibility for accommodations, accepting various forms of documentation, and providing support for students with mental health disabilities. To address the critical need for accessible learning materials, the bill establishes an independent commission. This commission, comprising key stakeholders, will develop guidelines for accessible postsecondary electronic instructional materials and related technologies. Its purpose is to ensure equal educational benefits for students with disabilities, improve the selection and use of such materials, and encourage producers to make accessible versions more readily available. Furthermore, the legislation strengthens support for inclusive higher education programs for students with intellectual disabilities . It authorizes competitive grants for institutions to create or expand comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs. These programs must focus on academic and career development, social inclusion, independent living skills, and integrated work experiences, ultimately leading to a degree, certificate, or recognized postsecondary credential. The bill also establishes a National Technical Assistance Center to provide information and support to students, families, and institutions regarding disability services and best practices. Concurrently, a National Coordinating Center for Inclusion of Students with Intellectual Disabilities will be created to offer technical assistance, evaluate programs, and collect longitudinal data on the experiences and outcomes of students in inclusive programs. Finally, the bill requires institutions to submit key data related to undergraduate and graduate students formally registered with their office of accessibility to federal data systems. This data will include the total number of students with disabilities enrolled, those accessing accommodations, and the number of certificates or degrees awarded to them, provided it does not reveal personally identifiable information.