H.B. No. 271 mandates the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to prepare and submit a report to the legislature by September 1, 2026, focusing on enrollment and success rates in higher education for students with disabilities. The report will include key data such as the number and percentage of students with disabilities enrolled in higher education institutions, barriers they face, and the effectiveness of current policies and services aimed at promoting their success. Additionally, it will assess the accessibility of services and accommodations, the adequacy of information provided to these students regarding their rights, and will offer recommendations for legislative or other actions.

The bill introduces new legal language by adding Section 61.06642 to Subchapter C, Chapter 61 of the Education Code, which outlines the specific requirements for the report. It also stipulates that institutions of higher education must provide necessary information to the board upon request, and the section will expire on September 1, 2027. The act will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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