HR 5436
To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit an educational institution from withholding a transcript from an individual who pursued a course or program of education at such institution using Post-9/11 educational assistance.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to ensure that veterans who received Post-9/11 educational assistance can access their transcripts from educational institutions. Currently, some schools may withhold transcripts if a veteran owes them money. This legislation prohibits educational institutions from doing so, guaranteeing veterans access to their educational records.
Key provisions
- Prohibits educational institutions from withholding transcripts.
- Applies to individuals who attended courses or programs using Post-9/11 educational assistance.
- Specifically targets debt owed to the institution as the reason for withholding transcripts.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Educational Institutions
- Students receiving Post-9/11 educational assistance
Notable changes
- Creates a new prohibition against withholding transcripts due to outstanding debt.
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James C. [R-GU-At Large] Moylan
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 5436
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit an educational institution from withholding a transcript from an individual who pursued a course or program of education at such institution using Post-9/11 educational assistance.
Subchapter III of chapter 33 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new section (and amending the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly):
An educational institution may not withhold the transcript of an individual who attended a course or program of education at such educational institution using educational assistance under this chapter solely because such individual owes a debt to such educational institution.