The main purpose of this legislation, known as the RISE Act, is to improve access to higher education for students with disabilities. It aims to provide these students and their families with essential information to help them choose the right college and support their success once they are enrolled. Key provisions of the RISE Act include several important changes to the existing Higher Education Act of 1965. First, it clarifies the definition of disability to ensure that institutions can recognize a broader range of documentation when determining a student's eligibility for accommodations.