New Jersey S1338 prohibits higher education and proprietary institutions from withholding transcripts due to student debt and sets penalties for.
New Jersey S1338 aims to ensure students can obtain their transcripts without delay due to outstanding account balances. The bill prohibits institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions from withholding transcripts, charging higher fees, or using transcript issuance as a debt collection tool. Noncompliance with the 10-business-day transcript provision results in a $500-per-day penalty. This act takes effect immediately.
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