HR 3426 · 102th Congress · Education
Postsecondary Opportunities Act for Students With Disabilities
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EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.(1991-10-24)
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Postsecondary Opportunities for Students with Disabilities - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve access to postsecondary education for students with disabilities. Requires that student literacy corps tutoring services be located in public community agencies which serve individuals with disabilities (as well as in those which serve educationally or economically disadvantaged individuals). Requires college work-study program grant agreements to provide assurances that employment made available from such program funds may be used to support programs for supportive services for students with disabilities. Authorizes the Secretary of Education (the Secretary) to award a three-year grant or contract on a competitive basis to establish a National Clearinghouse for Postsecondary Education Materials (the Clearinghouse) in an accessible form, including audio and digital for students with disabilities. Sets forth required uses of such funds and Federal share limitations. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1993 through 1995. Revises terminology under priority provisions for student support services to refer to individuals with disabilities (rather than physically handicapped indiv…
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