Protection and Advocacy for Student Success Act

The Protection and Advocacy for Student Success Act would direct the Department of Education to award grants that fund protection and advocacy systems. These systems would work to protect and advocate for the rights of students with disabilities in educational settings.

If enacted, this bill would establish a federal funding mechanism to support organizations that help students with disabilities navigate their educational rights and access appropriate accommodations and services. The practical effect would be to strengthen the infrastructure available to advocate on behalf of students with disabilities and ensure their rights are protected within schools.

Currently, the bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Most introduced bills do not advance further, so passage is uncertain at this stage.