Bill · H.R. 3939· House(119-HR-3939)
RISE Act
- Introduced
- 6/12/2025
- Last activity
- 6/12/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Suzanne Bonamici
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 6
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The RISE Act aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to assist students with disabilities and their families. It focuses on providing critical information to help these students select the right colleges and succeed after enrollment. The bill requires institutions to adopt specific policies regarding documentation used to establish disability status. It also mandates transparency regarding the process for determining eligibility for accommodations. Furthermore, the act requires institutions to share specific data regarding enrolled students with disabilities. Finally, it authorizes funds for the National Center for Information and Technical Support for Postsecondary Students with Disabilities.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+8
The bill provides specific support, transparency, and clearer documentation paths for students with disabilities.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+7
The bill enhances accessibility and transparency for students with disabilities in higher education.
Would students be better off under this?+6
It improves the higher education experience for students with specific needs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Easier Documentation Processes: Institutions must adopt policies that accept various forms of documentation to establish disability status, such as IEPs, Section s 504 plans, or records from licensed professionals (Section 3). This could help students more easily prove their eligibility for accommodations.
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Increased Transparency: The bill requires institutions to have transparent and explicit policies regarding how they determine eligibility for accommodations (Section 3). This helps students and families understand the rules clearly.
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Improved Access to Information: Institutions must share information about accommodation processes with students, parents, and faculty through accessible formats, including student orientations and public websites (Section 3).
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Data-Driven Insights: Institutions will submit key data to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, including the number of students with disabilities, those receiving accommodations, and degrees awarded (Section 5). This provides a clearer picture of student success and enrollment.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Additional Documentation Requests: While many documents are accepted, an institution may still ask for additional documentation from an individual who had an IEP but was subsequently determined to be ineligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (Section 3).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+8Good For Students+6Good For Veterans+5Good For Young Adults+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+7
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+5
- 2/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 8/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/12/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Mike BostRepublican · Illinois
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Joe CourtneyDemocrat · Connecticut
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Mark DeSaulnierDemocrat · California
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Chrissy HoulahanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Erin HouchinRepublican · Indiana
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa
Kim SchrierDemocrat · Washington
Suhas SubramanyamDemocrat · Virginia