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SB 2376

Relating to student access to certain academic records held by a public institution of higher education or career school or college; authorizing fees.

89th Legislature (2025)

Texas bill SB 2376 allows public colleges and career schools to charge fees while controlling student access to certain academic records held by institutions.

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Bill Summary · SB 2376

Legislative bill overview

SB 2376 would establish new rules governing student access to academic records held by public colleges, universities, and career schools in Texas, while authorizing these institutions to charge fees for providing such records. The bill appears to modify existing Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) implementation at the state level regarding what records students can access and under what circumstances institutions may collect fees.

Why is this important

Student access to academic records directly affects degree completion, transfer processes, employment verification, and dispute resolution. Fee authorization could create financial barriers for low-income students seeking their own transcripts and records, while clarity on access rights protects student interests and institutional efficiency. This touches fundamental questions about who controls educational documentation and at what cost.

Potential points of contention

  • Fee structure and affordability: Authorization to charge fees could disadvantage economically vulnerable students and create disparities in record access, potentially conflicting with equity principles
  • Scope of "certain academic records": The bill's limitation to "certain" records (undefined in available text) raises questions about which documents students can access versus institutional discretion to withhold information
  • Balance between student rights and institutional burden: Defining reasonable fees requires balancing legitimate operational costs against students' practical need for timely, affordable access to their own educational documentation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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