AIM HIGH Act

Hozzl · 2022-10-28T01:46:05Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5312 AIM HIGH Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5312

Accessible Instructional Materials in Higher Education Act or the AIM HIGH Act

This bill creates a commission to develop voluntary guidelines for postsecondary electronic instruction materials and related technologies.

Specifically, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President pro tempore of the Senate, and the Secretary of Education must establish an independent commission to (1) develop and issue voluntary accessibility guidelines for postsecondary electronic instructional materials and related technologies, (2) develop a model framework for pilot testing such materials and technologies, and (3) produce an annotated list of information technology standards.

The Department of Education must review and, as appropriate, update the voluntary guidelines, pilot testing framework, and information technology standards every five years.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5312

Bill HR 5312 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 5, 2019. Bill HR 5312 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 5, 2019. Bill HR 5312's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of December 5, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5312

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5312

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Potential Impact Areas

Advisory bodiesComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDepartment of EducationDisability and paralysisEducation of the disadvantagedEducational technology and distance educationGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationTeaching, teachers, curricula

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5312

AIM HIGH ActTo authorize the creation of a commission to develop voluntary accessibility guidelines for electronic instructional materials and related technologies used in postsecondary education, and for other purposes.AIM HIGH ActAccessible Instructional Materials in Higher Education Act

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