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Bill > S2289
RI S2289
Prohibits colleges and universities from withholding a student's transcript due to the student failing to pay any expenses owed to the college or university but permits the withholding of a student's academic credits and grades or diploma or degree.
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Introduced
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
In Committee
05/10/2024
05/10/2024
Crossed Over
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Passed
Dead
06/30/2024
06/30/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would prohibit colleges and universities from withholding a student’s transcript due to the student failing to pay any expenses owed to the college or university. The college or university may withhold a student’s academic credits and grades as well as diploma or degree for failure to pay. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits colleges and universities from withholding a student's academic transcript solely due to the student's failure to pay any expenses owed to the institution. However, the college or university may withhold a student's academic credits and grades for any course where the tuition and mandatory fees have not been paid. The bill also permits the college or university to withhold a student's diploma or degree for failure to pay any expenses owed to the institution. The Council on Postsecondary Education is required to promulgate rules and regulations consistent with this law, which will take effect upon passage.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to House Education (on 05/10/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText24/SenateText24/S2289.pdf |
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