San José State University
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On Oct. 10, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 447, which authorizes public higher education in California to provide educationally equitable environments that give each Californian, regardless of age, economic circumstance or certain specified characteristics, including mental disability, a reasonable opportunity to develop fully their potential, thereby opening the gates to inclusive higher education settings.
In an increasingly interconnected world, diversity cannot remain a mere buzzword; it is a fundamental prerequisite for progress. Our society’s vibrancy is shaped by the myriad of experiences and backgrounds that its citizens contribute. While the inclusion of students with disabilities in K-12 education has been widely discussed (Agran et al., 2020) and legally mandated (IDEA) to some extent, extending this discussion to higher education is…
