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S.1585: RISE Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced May 22, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 22, 2019
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 22, 2019
Bill Summary
Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower Act of 2019 or the RISE Act of 2019 This bill establishes requirements for institutions of higher education (IHEs) concerning students with disabilities. Specifically, the bill requires IHEs to allow students to use certain documents, such as individualized education programs, to establish their disabilities. In addition, IHEs must make the process for determining the eligibility for accommodations...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 22, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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May 22, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bob Casey (D-Pa.) |