The Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower (RISE) Act Overview
The Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower (RISE) Act amends the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) to ensure that students with disabilities thrive in college. It would streamline the process to qualify for disability services and require colleges to accept a variety of forms of documentation of a disability, including an Individualized Education Program (IEP), 504 Plan, notice from a doctor, or evaluation by a psychologist.