An Act relative to transcript notations
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires Massachusetts colleges and universities to develop policies regarding how academic transcripts are affected by reports of sexual misconduct. Specifically, it aims to ensure students have a process for appealing transcript notations related to these incidents. The bill seeks to provide clarity and consistency in how institutions handle these sensitive records, promoting fairness and transparency for students involved.
Key provisions
- Institutions of higher education must adopt policies on transcript notations.
- Policies must address appeals related to sexual misconduct.
- The policies should ensure fairness and transparency.
- The bill focuses on academic transcripts as the mechanism for documenting sexual misconduct.
Who is affected
- Students
- Colleges and Universities
- Higher Education Institutions
- Sexual misconduct survivors
Notable changes
- Requires institutions to create specific policies regarding transcript notations.
- Addresses appeals related to sexual misconduct reports.
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7 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
James K. Hawkins
Michael O. Moore
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