Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008
The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) (PL 110-315) was enacted on August 14, 2008, reauthorizing the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965. This law contains a number of important new provisions that will improve access to postsecondary education for students with intellectual disabilities. Of particular note are several provisions that address financial aid and create a new model demonstration program and coordinating center for students with intellectual disabilities.
Definition of Intellectual Disability in the HEOA, revised per Rosa's Law
Final HEOA Regulations (Federal Register)
Full text of the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008
Model Demonstration Projects (from HEOA)
Financial Aid and Definition of an Eligible Program (from HEOA)
