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2024 SESSION
24101946DBe 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 $1000 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.