Bill > HB1175

This bill modifies Texas Education Code to require independent school districts to provide electronic student transcripts free of charge when requested by an authorized individual. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that mandates school districts use their electronic student records system to provide an electronic copy of a student's transcript upon request from someone legally permitted to receive such records. Additionally, the bill amends existing regulations about school district fees to explicitly state that electronic copies of student transcripts cannot be charged for, placing this type of document in the same category as other free educational documents like instructional materials and library resources. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving school districts time to prepare for and implement these new transcript-sharing requirements. This change aims to make accessing student academic records more convenient and affordable for students, parents, and other authorized parties by ensuring a digital, no-cost method of transcript transmission.

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