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RISE Act of 2021
1/1/2023, 11:42 PM
Congressional Summary of S 2550
Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower Act of 2021 or the RISE Act of 2021
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 2550
Bill S 2550 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 29, 2021. Bill S 2550 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on July 29, 2021. Bill S 2550's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 29, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2550
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2550
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2550
A bill 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.
RISE Act of 2021
RISE Act of 2021
Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2550
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