S 1338

New Jersey Senate bill in Session 2026-2027.

Status: introduced. Latest action: January 13, 2026.

Student transcript-prohibit from withholding due to outstanding account balance.

Bill ID NJ-2026-2027-S-1338
Session 2026-2027
Status introduced
Committee Higher Education
Senate introduced 2026-01-13
Education
Summary

Prohibits institutions of higher education and certain proprietary institutions from withholding transcript due to outstanding student account balance; establishes penalties for noncompliance.

Sponsor
Pennacchio, Joseph
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-13 Status introduced
2026-01-13 Latest Action INT 1RS REF SHI
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