HB 1175
AN ACT relating to the provision of a student transcript by an independent
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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Fiscal Note
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What This Bill Does
Requires Texas school districts to provide free electronic copies of student transcripts upon request through the electronic student records system. The legislation prohibits school districts from charging fees for transcript requests, making it easier and more affordable for students to access their academic records. The new rule takes effect on September 1, 2025, and applies to all public school districts in Texas.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the provision of a student transcript by an independent BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 7.010, Education Code, is amended by adding Subsection (c-1) to read as follows: (c-1) On the request of a person to whom a school district is authorized under applicable state or federal law to release a student's transcript, the district shall provide an electronic copy of the transcript through the electronic student records system. SECTION 2. Section 11.158(b), Education Code, is amended to (b) The board may not charge fees for: (1) instructional materials, workbooks, laboratory supplies, or other supplies necessary for participation in any instructional course except as authorized under this code; (2) field trips required as a part of a basic education (3) any specific form of dress necessary for any required educational program or diplomas; (4) the payment of instructional costs for necessary school personnel employed in any course or educational program (5) library materials required to be used for any educational course or program, other than fines for lost, damaged, (6) admission to any activity the student is required to attend as a prerequisite to graduation; (7) admission to or examination in any required educational course or program; [or] (9) electronic copies of a student's transcript. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
Legislators who authored or co-sponsored this bill.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the provision of a student transcript by an independent
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