S.424

Prohibits institutions of higher education and certain proprietary institutions from withholding transcript due to outstanding student account balance; establishes penalties for noncompliance.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S424 prohibits higher education and proprietary institutions from withholding transcripts due to student debt.

New Jersey S424 prohibits institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions licensed to offer academic degrees from withholding a student’s transcript due to an outstanding balance on the student’s account. The bill also establishes penalties for noncompliance, including a $500 per day fine for each day of noncompliance. The act defines "debt" as any money or obligation due from a student, excluding fees for the actual costs of providing transcripts.

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Where it stands

Current
Higher Eduction Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee