The board must submit a report on higher education enrollment and success for students with disabilities by December 1, 2027, and higher education institutions must provide needed information on request.
For expiration of this section, see Subsection (e). Sec. 61.06642. REPORT REGARDING ENROLLMENT AND SUCCESS IN HIGHER EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. (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. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 88 (S.B. 769), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.