Texas SB1779 prohibits public institutions of higher education from denying transcripts to students due to unpaid fees.
Texas SB1779 amends the Education Code to ensure that public institutions of higher education cannot withhold transcripts from current or former students solely because the students have not paid certain fees. This protection does not extend to a reasonable fee charged for the issuance of the transcript itself. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025.
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