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Higher Education Opportunity Act

The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) authorizes the federal government’s major student-aid programs and other important postsecondary education initiatives. It was last reauthorized on Aug. 14, 2008. CEC was pleased that many of its suggestions and priorities were included in the revisions.

Learn more about HEOA provisions of special interest to CEC members in our executive summary and comprehensive summary, both of which examine the following areas:

• Teacher Quality Enhancement
• Accountability in Teacher Education
• Quality Higher Education for Students with Disabilities
• Other Amendments Concerning Education of Students with Disabilities

Documents CEC created during the reauthorization process that summarize key points of interest for its members:

• CEC’s Legislative Update & Talking Points for HEA Reauthorization (May 2008)
• CEC’s Overview of Proposed Changes to HEA (February 2008)
• Higher Education Act Reauthorization: Summary of Selected Provisions for Individuals with Exceptionalities and the Professionals Who Work on Their Behalf (February 2008)