Webinar: Policy and Advocacy: Your Voice, Your State
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proposed or passed state legislation related to PSE for students with disability.
State Legislation
In partnership with AUCD, Think College tracks all state legislation introduced that is rel
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- An expansive package, relating to many areas of education
- Inclusive Education Specific
- Creates the Governor’s Higher Education Transition Scholarship Program for students with disabilities. The program will offer a maximum award of $2,500 per qualifying semester, and recipients must maintain eligibility for up to eight continuous semesters or until credentialing is obtained.
A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT concerning University of Maryland, College Park Campus – TerpsEXCEED Program
Date Introduced: 1/8/2025
Status: 6-25-2-25 - Passed.
This bill establishes a grant program to enhance postsecondary educational opportunities and support employability for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorder. Competitive grants would be awarded to institutions of higher education in the state to support the development and implementation of program to qualify for grant funding, these program plans must meet the criteria of a comprehensive transition program.
Date Introduced: S3369 January 27, 2025; A5774 February 20, 2025
Status: Did not pass
Introduced: March 13, 2025
Status: Referred to Higher Education
Status: Passed - Signed Into Law May 26, 2025
Higher education was not always considered a realistic goal for people with intellectual disability. Legislation, advocacy, and research have led to new perspectives and increased opportunities for postsecondary education (Grigal et al., 2021).