Instructional Materials Accessibility Act of 2002

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2246 Instructional Materials Accessibility Act of 2002 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/16/2023, 12:47 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2246

Instructional Materials Accessibility Act of 2002 - Directs Secretary of Education to: (1) develop and publish instructional materials accessibility standards for the national electronic file format to be used by publishers of instructional materials in the preparation of electronic files suitable for efficient conversion into specialized formats; (2) establish a National Instructional Materials Accessibility Advisory Committee to provide technical expertise and guidance in creating such national electronic file format; (3) periodically review and amend such standards to reflect technological advances or changes; and (4) establish a National Instructional Materials Access Center.

Requires State educational agencies, as a condition for receiving Federal financial assistance under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, to develop and implement statewide plans and make contracts with publishers to ensure that instructional materials for classroom use in elementary and secondary schools are made available in specialized formats to individuals who are blind or have other print disabilities at the same time such materials are provided to individuals without such disabilities.

Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to eligible entities to provide or improve their capacity to prepare or obtain instructional materials in specialized formats, including the national electronic format.

Provides for enforcement of rights of children and parents under this Act.

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Current Status of Bill S 2246

Bill S 2246 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 24, 2002. Bill S 2246 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the Senate on April 24, 2002. Bill S 2246's most recent activity was Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-547. as of June 28, 2002

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2246

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Education

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Administrative procedureArts, Culture, ReligionBlindCommerceCongressCongressional reporting requirementsCopyright infringementDepartment of EducationDisabledEconomics and Public FinanceEducation of disabled studentsEducational planningEducational researchElectronic publishingElementary and secondary educationElementary educationExecutive reorganizationFederal advisory bodiesFederal aid to educationFederal preemptionGovernment Operations and PoliticsGovernment procurementGovernment publicityHealthIntellectual propertyLawLocal lawsNonprofit organizationsPublishers and publishingScience, Technology, CommunicationsSecondary educationSocial WelfareSpecial educationStandardsState education agenciesState lawsTeachersTeaching materialsTechnological innovationsTextbooksTranslating and interpretingVision disorders

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2246

Instructional Materials Accessibility Act of 2002A bill to improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other persons with print disabilities in elementary and secondary schools, and for other purposes.Instructional Materials Accessibility Act of 2002

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