Dear HECSE Members: As you know, Congress is finalizing a third COVID-19 response package. A part of that package, introduced by Majority Leader McConnell (R-KY), includes authority for the Secretary of Education to recommend waivers to IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act which [...]
Washington, DC - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (D-IL), Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (D-CT) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced the introduction of the Diversifying by Investing in Educators and Students to Improve outcomes For Youth (DIVERSIFY) Act. The legislation will increase the TEACH Grant award to support [...]
Statement of Principles from the Education Task Force of the Consortium of Citizens with Disabilities The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) is the largest coalition of national organizations working together to advocate for federal public policy that ensures the self-determination, independence, empowerment, integration and [...]
As always, this date marks departures from and additions to the HECSE leadership board. We welcome Pam Williamson as the new secretary. I’m grateful to Pam for joining the Board and taking on this important role. Like many of us in this field, we’ve known each [...]
Senator Bob Casey and Senate colleagues recently introduced the Higher Education Mental Health Commission Act. Please read the news release below to learn more. Washington, D.C. – Many college campuses across America lack the resources necessary to support students with mental health issues. To [...]
