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RISE Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2550| Senate 
| Updated: 7/29/2021
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (6)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower Act of 2021 or the RISE Act of 2021 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 transparent. Finally, IHEs must submit key data related to their undergraduate students with disabilities for inclusion in federal postsecondary institution data collection efforts.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4286
RISE Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1585
RISE Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1460
RISE Act of 2019
Jul 29, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jul 29, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb 25, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-5891
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 180.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4286
    RISE Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1585
    RISE Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1460
    RISE Act of 2019


  • July 29, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 29, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • February 25, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-5891
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 180.

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4786: RISE Act of 2021
  • HR 117-7780: Mental Health Matters Act

RISE Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2550| Senate 
| Updated: 7/29/2021
Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower Act of 2021 or the RISE Act of 2021 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 transparent. Finally, IHEs must submit key data related to their undergraduate students with disabilities for inclusion in federal postsecondary institution data collection efforts.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4286
RISE Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1585
RISE Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1460
RISE Act of 2019
Jul 29, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jul 29, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb 25, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-5891
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 180.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4286
    RISE Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1585
    RISE Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1460
    RISE Act of 2019


  • July 29, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 29, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • February 25, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-5891
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 180.
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (6)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4786: RISE Act of 2021
  • HR 117-7780: Mental Health Matters Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted