S. 4676: Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2026-06-03 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] |
| Policy area | Education |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2026-06-03 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-08 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2026-06-03):
Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act
This bill expands special education and related services for children and youth who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafdisabled, blind, visually impaired, or deafblind.
For example, the bill requires states to more specifically identify and evaluate children who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafdisabled, blind, visually impaired, or deafblind to better allow for the provision of appropriate services.
In addition, a state's closure of a specialized school serving children who are blind or deaf shall result in a reduction of its financial support for special education and related services.
The bill also authorizes support, including grants for training special education personnel, to prepare individuals to become qualified teachers and early intervention specialists for children who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafdisabled, blind, visually impaired, or deafblind.
Finally, the bill establishes within the Department of Education the Anne Sullivan Macy Center on Visual Disability and Educational Excellence to better support students with visual disabilities receiving special education and related services.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Shelley Moore Capito | R WV (original cosponsor) 2026-06-03 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 4676 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 4676?
S. 4676 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 4676 are available on congress.gov.
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