bill banning fees for electronic transcripts

The text as introduced · 257 words

By: Hinojosa
H.B. No. 1175

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

relating to the provision of a student transcript by an independent

school district.

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

read as follows:

(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

program or course;

(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

required for graduation;

(5) library materials required to be used for any

educational course or program, other than fines for lost, damaged,

or overdue materials;

(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 ]

(8) lockers ; or

(9) electronic copies of a student's transcript .

SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.