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TX SB769

Bill

Status

Passed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jose Menendez

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board must submit a report to the legislature by December 1, 2027, on enrollment and success in higher education for students with disabilities covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

  • Report must identify enrollment numbers and percentages of students with disabilities at public and private higher education institutions, barriers to enrollment, and institutional policies promoting student success

  • Report must document accessibility services and accommodations provided, as well as how institutions inform students about their educational rights and protections under state and federal disability law

  • Public institutions of higher education are required to provide information to the Board upon request; the Board may request information from private institutions

  • The reporting requirement expires September 1, 2028, and the act takes effect immediately with two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025, otherwise

Legislative Description

Relating to a report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding enrollment and success in higher education for students with disabilities.

Education

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education4/22/2025
Education K-162/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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