Expanding Disability Access to Higher Education Act

Senate Bill 5281 - Expanding Disability Access to Higher Education Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 5281 Expanding Disability Access to Higher Education Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 6:50 AM

Congressional Summary of S 5281

Expanding Disability Access to Higher Education Act

This bill establishes and revises programs to increase access to higher education for students with disabilities and increase their graduation rates.

Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to

award additional funds under existing TRIO programs (i.e., programs designed to identify and support disadvantaged students) to increase the number of individuals with disabilities served by such programs;
award grants to institutions of higher education to establish offices of accessibility on their campuses to support students and staff with disabilities; and
collect data on students served by TRIO programs and Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, including with respect to student persistence in such programs, graduation rates, postsecondary enrollment rates, and supports provided to enrolled students.

The bill also directs the Government Accountability Office to review and report on how ED and TRIO program agencies identify and support students with disabilities.

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Current Status of Bill S 5281

Bill S 5281 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 15, 2022. Bill S 5281 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on December 15, 2022. Bill S 5281's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of December 15, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5281

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5281

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Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5281

Expanding Disability Access to Higher Education Act

A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to promote the matriculation, and increase in the graduation rates, of individuals with disabilities within higher education.