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MA H4552

Ensuring students' access to academic transcripts


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Introduced
03/24/2022
In Committee
03/24/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Ensuring students' access to academic transcripts

AI Summary

This bill prohibits institutions of higher education from withholding a student's official academic transcripts if the student has paid their tuition and mandatory course fees in full. However, the institution can still withhold a student's diploma or degree if they have outstanding loan payments, fines, fees, or other expenses owed to the institution. The bill applies to all postsecondary institutions, including public and private colleges and universities, as well as private occupational schools. The Department of Higher Education is required to promulgate regulations to implement this law.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (13)

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Higher Education (J)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

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