Bill > S03824

This bill amends the education law to prohibit elementary and secondary schools, in addition to degree-granting institutions and licensed private career schools, from withholding student transcripts due to unpaid tuition. The legislation expands existing protections for students by preventing academic institutions from using transcript withholding as a means of debt collection. By blocking schools from refusing to release official academic records when students have outstanding tuition balances, the bill aims to reduce barriers that might prevent students from accessing their educational documentation, which is often critical for transferring to another school, applying for jobs, or pursuing further education. The law would apply to a wide range of educational institutions, from elementary and secondary schools to higher education institutions and private career schools, ensuring consistent treatment of students across different educational levels.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3824