Report

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:

The Grants for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ID Grant) program provides financial assistance to eligible Minnesota resident students with intellectual and developmental disabilities who attend eligible Minnesota postsecondary institutions. The grant program was established in fiscal year 2018.

The Minnesota P-20 Education Partnership Credentials of Value (CoV) work group has "sought to develop consensus for a quality criteria framework to identify credentials of value across both degree and non-degree credentials, discuss the policy and program areas where the framework could be applied, and understand the data needs to operationalize the criteria." The work of Minnesota Inclusive Higher Education Consortium (MIHEC) strives to incorporate the quality criteria framework for the inclusive higher education certificates offered and earned across Minnesota. 

This guide from the Youth Employment Solutions Center shares how policy initiatives in the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century (Perkins V) Act that can be leveraged to support students with disabilities in career and technical education at the state and the local level.

This “Questions and Answers” (Q&A) from the U.S.

This report details the inclusion and postsecondary outcomes of students with disabilities in career and technical education. The report also includes an infographic/visual overview that shows how CTE supports employment success for students with disabilities using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

This paper covers the basics of supported decision-making, including the definition, benefits, and what educators can do to encourage supported decision-making.

The College Matters Florida Promising Practices series is a collection of stories that showcase innovation in promoting postsecondary education for students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in Florida. 

#1 Implementing an Inclusive Transition Club that Promotes Postsecondary Education for Youth with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities: Lessons Learned from Wakulla High School

#2 Using a Closed Facebook Group to Engage Families in Discussions about Postsecondary Education: Lessons Learned from the Parent Support Network

This manual is intended for family members of older children — those of transition age in the last few years of school or those of adult age who live at home. It is also for family members who have an adult child living in a group home or on their own. Families of younger school-age children will also find many useful ideas here that can be applied in school or other situations for younger children. There are tips and activities. Worksheets are used.