Expanding Disability Access to Higher Education Act

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Legislation Details

Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to enhance access and support for individuals with disabilities in higher education.
Aims to increase matriculation and graduation rates for students with disabilities, particularly those who are low-income or first-generation college students.
Identifies significant disparities in higher education access and completion rates between students with disabilities and their peers without disabilities.
Establishes funding for federal TRIO programs to support eligible students with disabilities, including those with various types of disabilities.
Requires disaggregation of data related to students with disabilities for better tracking and reporting of outcomes.
Mandates the creation of Offices of Accessibility at institutions lacking such services, providing training and technical assistance for faculty and staff.
Allocates specific funding amounts for various initiatives, including $50 million annually for supporting students with disabilities and $10 million for establishing accessibility offices.
Emphasizes the importance of mentoring and support services for students with disabilities to facilitate their success in postsecondary education.
Requires annual reporting on the effectiveness of programs and services provided to students with disabilities, including graduation rates and types of support offered.
Calls for a review by the Comptroller General to assess the current state of support for students with disabilities in higher education.

Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to enhance access and support for individuals with disabilities in higher education.
Aims to increase matriculation and graduation rates for students with disabilities, particularly those who are low-income or first-generation college students.
Identifies significant disparities in higher education access and completion rates between students with disabilities and their peers without disabilities.
Establishes funding for federal TRIO programs to support eligible students with disabilities, including those with various types of disabilities.
Requires disaggregation of data related to students with disabilities for better tracking and reporting of outcomes.
Mandates the creation of Offices of Accessibility at institutions lacking such services, providing training and technical assistance for faculty and staff.
Allocates specific funding amounts for various initiatives, including $50 million annually for supporting students with disabilities and $10 million for establishing accessibility offices.
Emphasizes the importance of mentoring and support services for students with disabilities to facilitate their success in postsecondary education.
Requires annual reporting on the effectiveness of programs and services provided to students with disabilities, including graduation rates and types of support offered.
Calls for a review by the Comptroller General to assess the current state of support for students with disabilities in higher education.