Sec. 10a-54. Learning disabilities program.
Sec. 10a-54. Learning disabilities program. The Department of Higher Education shall establish, within available appropriations, a program at appropriate institutions
within the state system of higher education, as determined by the Board of Governors
of Higher Education to increase accessibility and provide support services for students
with disabilities, including identifiable learning disabilities, as defined in subdivision
(13) of section 10-76a, who attend or plan to attend such institutions. The department
shall encourage and within available funds provide grants to support the coordination
of efforts to improve accessibility, programs and services for students with disabilities
throughout public higher education and between public and independent institutions of
higher education in the state.
(P.A. 86-297, S. 1, 2; P.A. 92-126, S. 44, 48; P.A. 96-146, S. 11, 12; P.A. 98-168, S. 9, 26.)
History: P.A. 92-126 added language concerning accessibility for disabled students and removed a list of requirements
for the program; P.A. 96-146 made a technical change, effective July 1, 1996; P.A. 98-168 made a technical change,
effective July 1, 1998.