To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide students with disabilities and their families with access to critical information needed to select the right college and succeed once enrolled.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires supporting students with disabilities to succeed once enrolled in college Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C, provides authorization of funds for the national center for information and technical support for postsecondary students with disabilities Section 777(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C, and creates inclusion of information on students with disabilities Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. It relies on compliance mandates, definition changes, appropriations, and grants. The main policy areas are Education and Housing.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk and Educational institutions and students affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Educational institutions and students affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires supporting students with disabilities to succeed once enrolled in college Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
- Provides authorization of funds for the national center for information and technical support for postsecondary students with disabilities Section 777(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
- Creates inclusion of information on students with disabilities Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires supporting students with disabilities to succeed once enrolled in college Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C, provides authorization of funds for the national center for information and technical support for postsecondary students with disabilities Section 777(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C, and creates inclusion of information on students with disabilities Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Education, Housing
Primary Purpose
The bill requires supporting students with disabilities to succeed once enrolled in college Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C, provides authorization of funds for the national center for information and technical support for postsecondary students with disabilities Section 777(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C, and creates inclusion of information on students with disabilities Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Bonamici (for herself, Mr. Bucshon, Mr. Courtney, Mrs. Rodgers …
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