Improving Access to Higher Education Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Improving Access to Higher Education Act aims to improve postsecondary education opportunities for students with disabilities, particularly those with intellectual disabilities. It focuses on providing funding for faculty and staff training, establishing an accessibility office at colleges, and creating a national technical assistance center to support inclusive programs. The bill also establishes a coordinating center to evaluate and provide technical assistance for these programs, ultimately aiming to increase the success and completion rates of students with disabilities in higher education.
Key provisions
- Grants for faculty, staff, and administrators to develop and implement accessible teaching methods and accommodations.
- Establishment of an Office of Accessibility at each higher education institution to support students with disabilities.
- Creation of a National Technical Assistance Center to provide information and support to colleges and students.
- Establishment of a National Coordinating Center to evaluate and provide technical assistance for inclusive higher education programs.
- Development of guidelines for accessible electronic instructional materials and related technologies.
- Funding for programs specifically designed for students with intellectual disabilities, including transition and postsecondary education.
- Requirements for institutions to collect and share data on student outcomes in inclusive programs.
- Establishment of a database of disability support services information.
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