H 1437
An Act relative to transcript notations
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Bill overview
This bill requires Massachusetts colleges and universities to establish policies regarding how they handle notations on students' transcripts related to sexual misconduct. It aims to ensure students have a clear process for appealing these notations and to address concerns about the impact of such notations on their academic records. The bill seeks to provide greater transparency and due process in these situations.
Key provisions
- Institutions of higher education must develop policies on transcript notations.
- Policies must address appeals related to sexual misconduct.
- The policies should ensure transparency in how notations are handled.
- The bill aims to protect students' academic records.
- It establishes a framework for managing sensitive information related to sexual misconduct.
Who is affected
- Students
- Colleges and Universities
- Higher Education Institutions
- Sexual misconduct survivors
Notable changes
- Requires institutions to create specific policies.
- Focuses on the process for appealing transcript notations.
- Addresses the potential impact of notations on students' academic records.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Natalie M. Higgins
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
James K. Hawkins
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
Michael O. Moore
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Bill H.1437 194th (Current)
An Act relative to transcript notations
By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1437) of Natalie M. Higgins and others that institutions of higher education adopt policies on academic transcript notations and appeals relating to sexual misconduct. Higher Education.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Natalie M. Higgins
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.1437
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Higher Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5104 |
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