Puerto RicoPC 003820th Legislative Assembly (2025-2028)HouseWALLET

Para crear la "Carta de Derechos del Estudiante Encamado, en Silla de Ruedas o que hace uso de tecnología que le asiste a mantenerse con vida", que será también conocida como la "Ley Victoria", a fin de establecer como política pública del Gobierno de Puerto Rico, los derechos que todo estudiante menor de veintiún (21) años, con impedimentos, que esté encamado, en silla de ruedas o que hacen uso de tecnología que los asisten a mantenerse con vida, y sin menoscabo a las leyes vigentes, tendrán frente al Departamento de Educación y el Gobierno de Puerto Rico; crear mecanismos judiciales expeditos para reivindicar tales derechos; y para otros fines relacionados.

Sponsored By: Carlos J. Méndez Núñez (PNP)

Signed by Governor

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School health care without losing home care

Puerto Rico public-school students under 21 qualify if they have disabilities and are bedridden, use wheelchairs, or need life-sustaining technology. They can receive authorized home-health services at school, including nurses, respiratory therapists, and emergency medical technicians-paramedics. Services must be authorized and covered by an insurer contracted by the Puerto Rico Health Insurance Administration. School care cannot reduce covered home-health services. Delivery depends on available local health and education resources.

Financial and family help for disabled students

Puerto Rico public-school students under 21 qualify if they have disabilities and are bedridden, use wheelchairs, or need life-sustaining technology. They have a right to financial assistance and guidance about government subsidies that support family life and school participation. The law names no specific payment, amount, or formula. Education, Family, and Health departments must coordinate with the Puerto Rico Health Insurance Administration on family, social, community, and health needs. Health follow-up must support curriculum completion; services depend on available local health and education resources.

More learning support for students with disabilities

Ley Victoria took effect upon approval in Puerto Rico. It covers public-school students under 21 with disabilities who are bedridden, use wheelchairs, or need life-sustaining technology. These students have rights to education and professional counseling that support personal, intellectual, emotional, and social growth. Students needing emergency medical or therapeutic help have a right to tutors or teachers to finish subjects and the school year. Services depend on available local health and education resources.

Safer, more accessible schools for disabled students

Puerto Rico school staff cannot discriminate against covered students or push them out of the regular curriculum. Covered students are under 21, have disabilities, and are bedridden, use wheelchairs, or need life-sustaining technology. Schools must remove building barriers and hazards, and protect students from abuse, harassment, intimidation, and bullying. Public-school students with physical or mental conditions or special needs have rights to needed services, reasonable accommodations, and health-information privacy. Accommodations follow Law 51-1996 and the Rosa Vélez agreements; implementation depends on available local health and education resources.

Faster student rights cases, limits and penalties

Puerto Rico’s Court of First Instance, Municipal Division, has primary authority over expedited proceedings and can issue temporary protection or stop orders. After an order issued without hearing the other party, or when the court chooses to hear that party, summons must occur within five days. These temporary remedies provide no monetary relief; ignoring court orders can lead to civil contempt. Violations concerning protection or temporary-status orders can bring up to six months in jail, a $500–$5,000 fine, or both. Education administrative sanctions may also apply; the department must publish the Charter, educate the public, monitor compliance, and align regulations within 90 days of enactment. The law preserves other federal and local rights, remains subject to resource and constitutional limits, and keeps remaining provisions valid if one is struck down.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Carlos J. Méndez Núñez

    PNP • House

Cosponsors

  • Tatiana Pérez Ramírez

    PNP • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 77 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/24/2025

Aprobado por el Senado en Votación Final

Yes: 28 • No: 0

House vote • 3/17/2025

Aprobado por Cámara en Votación Final

Yes: 49 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Ley Núm. 109 — Firmada por la Gobernadora

    8/10/2025House
  2. Enviado a la Gobernadora

    7/11/2025Senate
  3. Firmado por el Presidente del Senado

    7/7/2025Senate
  4. Firmado por el Presidente de la Cámara

    6/30/2025House
  5. Se dispone que sea enrolado

    6/30/2025Senate
  6. Cuerpo de Origen concurre con enmiendas

    6/30/2025House
  7. Aprobado por el Senado en Votación Final

    6/24/2025Senate
  8. Aprobado con enmiendas en sala

    6/24/2025Senate
  9. Aprobado con enmiendas del informe

    6/24/2025Senate
  10. En el Calendario de Ordenes Especiales del Senado

    6/24/2025Senate
  11. Remitido a la Comisión de Reglas y Calendario del Senado

    6/23/2025Senate
  12. Entirillado del Informe

    6/23/2025Senate
  13. 1er Informe Comisión rendido con enmiendas

    6/23/2025Senate
  14. Referido a Comisión(es)

    3/19/2025Senate
  15. Aparece en Primera Lectura del Senado

    3/19/2025Senate
  16. Texto de Aprobación Final enviado al Senado

    3/17/2025House
  17. Aprobado por Cámara en Votación Final

    3/17/2025House
  18. Aprobado con enmiendas en sala

    3/17/2025House
  19. Aprobado con enmiendas del informe

    3/17/2025House
  20. En el Calendario de Ordenes Especiales de la Cámara

    3/17/2025House
  21. Remitido a Comisión de Calendarios de la Cámara

    3/13/2025House
  22. Entirillado del Informe

    3/13/2025House
  23. 1er Informe Comisión rendido con enmiendas

    3/13/2025House
  24. Referido a Comisión(es)

    1/16/2025House
  25. Aparece en Primera Lectura de la Cámara

    1/16/2025House

Bill Text

  • Se dispone que sea enrolado

    6/30/2025

  • Texto de Aprobación Final enviado al Senado

    3/17/2025

  • Radicado

    1/2/2025

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