Bill > A04885

This bill amends the New York State education law to prohibit elementary and secondary schools from withholding student transcripts due to unpaid tuition. Currently, the law already includes similar protections for degree-granting institutions and licensed private career schools, and this bill expands those protections to include elementary and secondary schools. By preventing schools from withholding transcripts as a means of compelling tuition payment, the legislation aims to ensure that students are not prevented from accessing important academic records that are crucial for educational advancement, such as applying to other schools, colleges, or jobs. The bill would take effect immediately upon becoming law, meaning schools would be required to provide transcripts to students regardless of outstanding tuition balances.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4885