Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act

Hozzl · 2026-07-06T15:57:56Z

Explore the details of House Bill 9195 Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/6/2026, 3:57 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9195

The Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act, designated as H.R. 9195 in the 119th Congress and introduced on June 8, 2026, aims to address specific issues related to individuals with disabilities. The bill focuses on enhancing access to education and support services for this population, potentially containing provisions related to special education programs, resources for learners with disabilities, and initiatives to promote inclusivity in educational settings. Specific directives within the bill may target the improvement of educational outcomes and opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Further details and the complete text of the bill can be accessed via the provided links to the official PDF version.

Congressional Summary of HR 9195

Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act

This bill expands special education and related services for children and youth who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafdisabled, blind, visually impaired, or deafblind.

For example, the bill requires states to more specifically identify and evaluate children who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafdisabled, blind, visually impaired, or deafblind to better allow for the provision of appropriate services.

In addition, a state's closure of a specialized school serving children who are blind or deaf shall result in a reduction of its financial support for special education and related services.

The bill also authorizes support, including grants for training special education personnel, to prepare individuals to become qualified teachers and early intervention specialists for children who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafdisabled, blind, visually impaired, or deafblind.

Finally, the bill establishes within the Department of Education the Anne Sullivan Macy Center on Visual Disability and Educational Excellence to better support students with visual disabilities receiving special education and related services.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9195

Bill HR 9195 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 8, 2026. Bill HR 9195 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 8, 2026. Bill HR 9195's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of June 8, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9195

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Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9195

Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act

To promote and ensure delivery of high-quality special education and related services to children and youth who are blind or visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing, deafdisabled, or deafblind through instructional methodologies meeting their unique language and learning needs, to enhance accountability for the provision of such services, and for other purposes.