RISE Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (9 Nov 2026): Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5376-5377; text: CR S5376-5377)
What this bill does
The RISE Act would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. It aims to support students with disabilities by ensuring they and their families have access to important information for choosing a college and succeeding once enrolled. Specifically, the bill outlines that colleges must adopt policies to accept various forms of documentation to establish a student as having a disability, including previous IEPs, Section 504 plans, or professional evaluations. Colleges would also need to clearly explain their accommodation eligibility processes and disseminate this information to students and parents.
Furthermore, the bill would require institutions to report certain data to the federal government regarding students with disabilities who are registered with their disability services offices. This data would include the total number of registered students, how many are receiving accommodations, the percentage of the student body registered with disability services, and the number of degrees or certificates awarded to these students. The bill also authorizes $10 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to support a national center providing information and technical assistance to postsecondary students with disabilities.
This bill, S. 3589, was introduced in January 2026 and has been ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions with an amendment in August 2026. The next step would be for the bill to be considered by the full Senate.
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Timeline
9 Nov 2026
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5376-5377; text: CR S5376-5377)
Common questions
- What does S. 3589 do?
- The RISE Act would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. It aims to support students with disabilities by ensuring they and their families have access to important information for choosing a college and succeeding once enrolled. Specifically, the bill outlines that colleges must adopt policies to accept various forms of documentation to establish a student as having a disability, including previous IEPs, Section 504 plans, or professional evaluations. Colleges would also need to clearly explain their accommodation eligibility processes and disseminate this information to students and parents. Furthermore, the bill would require institutions to report certain data to the federal government regarding students with disabilities who are registered with their disability services offices. This data would include the total number of registered students, how many are receiving accommodations, the percentage of the student body registered with disability services, and the number of degrees or certificates awarded to these students. The bill also authorizes $10 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to support a national center providing information and technical assistance to postsecondary students with disabilities. This bill, S. 3589, was introduced in January 2026 and has been ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions with an amendment in August 2026. The next step would be for the bill to be considered by the full Senate.
- Has S. 3589 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3589. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3589?
- S. 3589 was sponsored by Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN), with 11 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3589?
- Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5376-5377; text: CR S5376-5377) (9 Nov 2026).
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