Pub. L. 115-254, div. B, tit. IV, subtit. B, sec. 431 (as amended)
AVIATION CONSUMERS WITH DISABILITIES STUDY.
SEC. 431. AVIATION CONSUMERS WITH DISABILITIES STUDY.
(a) Study.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study that includes—
(1) a review of airport accessibility best practices for individuals with disabilities, including best practices that improve infrastructure facilities and communications methods, including those related to wayfinding, amenities, and passenger care;
(2) a review of air carrier and airport training policies related to section 41705 of title 49, United States Code;
(3) a review of air carrier training policies related to properly assisting passengers with disabilities; and
(4) a review of accessibility best practices that exceed those recommended under Public Law 90-480 (popularly known as the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968; 42 U.S.C. 4151 et seq.), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.), the Air Carrier Access Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-435; 100 Stat. 1080 et seq.), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.).
(b) Report.—Not later than 1 year after the date the Comptroller General initiates the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Secretary of Transportation and the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the study, including findings and recommendations.
- Public laws referenced
- 90-48099-435