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Bill · 119th Congress · S 3589
RISE Act
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Introduced 2026-01-07Topic: higher education · civil rightsSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis bill changes the Higher Education Act of 1965 for colleges that take part in federal student aid programs. Colleges would have to accept certain documents as proof that a student has a disability, such as a high school IEP or Section 504 plan, a licensed professional's evaluation, a record from another college, or documentation of a disability from military service. Colleges would also have to publish clear policies on how they decide who gets accommodations and share this information with students, parents, and faculty, including at orientation and on a public website. Colleges would report data to the federal government on undergraduate and graduate students registered with their disability services office, including how many receive accommodations and earn degrees. The bill also authorizes $10 million for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 for a national center that supports college students with disabilities.
Sponsors
- Jim Banks Republican sponsor
- 11 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | Senate | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 543. | |
| 2026-08-05 | Senate | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. | refer |
| 2026-08-05 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. | report | |
| 2026-07-30 | Senate | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. | refer |
| 2026-01-07 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | refer |
| 2026-01-07 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |