Virginia § 23.1-900.2 - Release of student transcripts
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 23.1-900.2 — Release of student transcripts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 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.
2024, c. 750.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 23.1-900.2
What does Code of Virginia § 23.1-900.2 cover?
Section 23.1-900.2 ("Release of student transcripts") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Virginia § 23.1-900.2?
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