Texas HB2490 ensures student access to academic records by limiting the withholding of transcripts and diplomas by public institutions and career.

Texas HB2490 amends the Education Code to ensure students can access their academic records. It prohibits public institutions of higher education and career schools from withholding transcripts or diplomas if the student's financial obligation is less than $500 or has been outstanding for over five years. For debts of $500 or more, institutions may require a repayment plan before releasing records. Institutions can charge a fee for releasing records, but it cannot exceed the cost of materials for printing, mailing, or electronically sending the records. This act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2490 ensures student access to academic records by limiting the withholding of transcripts and diplomas by public institutions and career.

Texas HB2490 amends the Education Code to ensure students can access their academic records. It prohibits public institutions of higher education and career schools from withholding transcripts or diplomas if the student's financial obligation is less than $500 or has been outstanding for over five years. For debts of $500 or more, institutions may require a repayment plan before releasing records. Institutions can charge a fee for releasing records, but it cannot exceed the cost of materials for printing, mailing, or electronically sending the records. This act takes effect September 1, 2025.