An Act ensuring students' access to academic transcripts
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve students' access to their academic transcripts from higher education institutions in Massachusetts. It seeks to ensure that students can readily obtain and receive their official transcripts, streamlining the process for graduation, employment, and further education. The bill addresses potential barriers to transcript access and promotes transparency in educational records. It builds upon previous attempts to address similar issues.
Key provisions
- Requires institutions of higher education to provide students with clear and accessible procedures for requesting transcripts.
- Establishes timelines for institutions to fulfill transcript requests.
- Ensures that transcripts are provided in a secure and verifiable format.
- Addresses potential fees associated with transcript requests.
- Promotes standardized transcript formats across institutions.
- Requires institutions to maintain accurate records of student transcripts.
Who is affected
- Students
- Higher Education Institutions
- Massachusetts Residents
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to standardize transcript access procedures across Massachusetts colleges and universities.
- It builds on prior legislation addressing similar concerns regarding student record access.
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Sponsors
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9 on record
Primary sponsor
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
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