S 3589 United States Senate · 119th Congress

RISE Act

The RISE Act amends the Higher Education Act to improve support for college students with disabilities. It requires institutions to accept multiple forms of documentation (like high school IEPs or 504 plans) to verify disability status and mandates transparent, accessible processes for determining accommodation eligibility. Colleges must also report specific disability-related data to federal databases, including the number of students receiving accommodations and degree completions. Additionally, the bill authorizes $10 million annually (2027-2031) for a national center providing technical support to students with disabilities, without altering existing ADA definitions or rights.

Issues: ✓ Education

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Jan 2026

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Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Last action Aug 5, 2026

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Aug 5, 2026

Upper · Passed

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

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Jul 30, 2026

Upper · Passed

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

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Jan 7, 2026

Committee

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Jan 7, 2026

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1 primary · 11 co-sponsors