Prohibits institutions of higher education and certain proprietary institutions from withholding transcript due to outstanding student account balance; establishes penalties for noncompliance.
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Overview
This bill prevents colleges and universities, as well as certain private schools, from holding back a student’s transcript simply because they owe money on their account. It establishes a penalty of $500 per day for institutions that fail to provide transcripts within 10 business days of a student’s request, and prohibits using transcript issuance as a method of debt collection. The bill aims to ensure students can access their academic records regardless of outstanding balances.
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Joseph Pennacchio
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