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Texas Education Code - EDUC § 61.06642. Report Regarding Enrollment and Success in Higher Education for Students With Disabilities

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

<This section expires pursuant to its terms on Sept. 1, 2028.>

(a) In this section, "student with a disability" means a student covered under:

(1) the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq.);  or

(2) Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Section 794).

(b) Not later than December 1, 2027, the board shall prepare and submit to the legislature a report on enrollment and success in higher education for students with a disability.

(c) The report must identify, to the extent practicable:

(1) the number and percentage of students with a disability who enroll in an institution of higher education or private or independent institution of higher education;

(2) barriers to enrollment in higher education for students with a disability;

(3) policies of institutions of higher education or private or independent institutions of higher education that promote enrollment and success in higher education for students with a disability;

(4) what services and accommodations for students with a disability are provided for accessibility at institutions of higher education or private or independent institutions of higher education;

(5) what institutions of higher education or private or independent institutions of higher education do to provide to students with a disability sufficient and accurate information regarding the educational rights and protections for persons with a disability under state and federal law;  and

(6) any recommendations for legislative or other action.

(d) An institution of higher education shall provide to the board on request, and the board may request from a private or independent institution of higher education, any information necessary for the board to prepare the report.

(e) This section expires September 1, 2028.

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