Prevents Schools from Withholding Veterans' Transcripts
Prevents Schools from Withholding Veterans' Transcripts
IntroducedSeptember 17, 2025
In House1 month ago
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House
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Waiting for a House floor vote.
It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHigher educationStudent recordsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Why This Matters
This bill prohibits educational institutions from withholding transcripts from veterans who attended courses using Post-9/11 educational assistance due to unpaid debts.
If you are a veteran who used Post-9/11 educational assistance, your school cannot withhold your transcript for unpaid debts.
Who this affects
Veterans using educational assistance · Educational institutions
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill stops schools from holding back transcripts for veterans who used Post-9/11 educational assistance.
2Schools can no longer refuse to provide transcripts just because a veteran owes them money.
