Sec. 5. Offices of training, technical assistance, and accommodations grant program
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The Secretary of Education shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to institutions of higher education to enable the institutions to establish an Office of Accessibility at the institution. A grant under this section shall be 5 years in duration and in an amount equal to not less than $30,000 and not more than $80,000 for each year. An institution of higher education that desires to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including an explanation of how the institution will sustain the Office of Accessibility after the grant period ends.
In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to— 2-year institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) )); and institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 )) that intend to hire individuals with disabilities as staff at the Office of Accessibility. In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall ensure geographic, institutional, and urban or rural award distribution diversity.
An institution of higher education that receives a grant under this section shall establish an Office of Accessibility at the institution, which Office— shall— serve as a site for confidential requests for accommodations for faculty members with disabilities; include an accommodations officer who has demonstrated expertise in addressing the needs of individuals with disabilities and who is trained to serve, and provide outreach to, faculty members with disabilities, staff with disabilities, and students with disabilities; and provide training and technical assistance for faculty and staff on rights and accommodations for individuals with disabilities, including protecting the civil rights of individuals with disabilities on campus and in classrooms; and may— develop professional development activities for faculty and staff about rights and accommodations for individuals with disabilities; create a website, that is accessible to individuals with disabilities, to serve as a clearinghouse of information for individuals with disabilities; and carry out other activities that the institution determines appropriate.
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2020 and each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years.
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