Massachusetts H5026 ensures students' access to academic transcripts if tuition and fees are paid in full.

Massachusetts H5026 amends the General Laws to prohibit institutions of higher education from withholding a student's official academic transcripts if the student has paid all tuition and mandatory course fees in full. Institutions may still withhold transcripts for unpaid balances. The bill applies to all postsecondary institutions, including public institutions, private occupational schools, and private colleges and universities. The Department of Higher Education is tasked with creating regulations to implement this provision.

Massachusetts H5026 ensures students' access to academic transcripts if tuition and fees are paid in full.

Massachusetts H5026 amends the General Laws to prohibit institutions of higher education from withholding a student's official academic transcripts if the student has paid all tuition and mandatory course fees in full. Institutions may still withhold transcripts for unpaid balances. The bill applies to all postsecondary institutions, including public institutions, private occupational schools, and private colleges and universities. The Department of Higher Education is tasked with creating regulations to implement this provision.