National Coordinating Center

This Think College Snapshot captures data as of August 2025 on specific markers of higher education programs for students with intellectual disabilities, including the number that are designated as Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) programs, which states have higher education consortia, the number of programs that have been awarded TPSID funding, which states have passed legislation related to higher education for students with intellectual disability, and more.   

In partnership with AUCD, Think College tracks all state legislation introduced that is related to inclusive postsecondary education. Basic information about that legislation, including bills from 2015 - 2024, is included in this table.  It includes the bills that had funding attached, those that were passed but did not involve funding, and those that did not pass. The table was updated in August 2024, at the conclusion of most legislative sessions.

These resources highlight four types of funding provided through state legislation:

This guide was created to support the development of inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) programs that are aligned with Program Accreditation Standards and the requirements to be approved as a comprehensive transition postsecondary (CTP) program. It provides a framework for conceptualizing and developing IPSE programs which allow for equitable access, membership, rights and privileges for college students with intellectual disability.