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CHAPTER 750 An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 23.1 a section numbered 23.1-900.2, relating to public institutions of higher education; release of student transcripts. [H 1365] Approved April 8, 2024

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 23.1 a section numbered 23.1-900.2 as follows:

§ 23.1-900.2. Release of student transcripts.

A. Each public institution of higher education shall release an academic transcript directly to the employer or prospective employer of a student currently or formerly enrolled at such institution upon the request of the student.

B. No public institution of higher education shall condition the release of an academic transcript to a student currently or formerly enrolled at such institution on the payment of an outstanding debt if:

1. Such outstanding debt is less than $500;

2. Such outstanding debt is less than $1,000 and such currently or formerly enrolled student received a Federal Pell Grant at any time during his enrollment; or

3. Such currently or formerly enrolled student has enrolled in a repayment plan and has made at least three consecutive monthly payments on such outstanding debt.