H.B. No. 271 mandates the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to prepare and submit a report by September 1, 2027, focusing on enrollment and success in higher education for students with disabilities. The bill defines "student with a disability" in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The report will include data on the number and percentage of students with disabilities enrolling in higher education, identify barriers to their enrollment, and evaluate institutional policies that support their success. Additionally, it will assess the services and accommodations provided for accessibility and recommend any necessary legislative actions.

The bill also stipulates that institutions of higher education must provide the board with any requested information to aid in the report's preparation. This new section, 61.06642, will expire on September 1, 2028. The act will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if such a vote is not achieved.

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