H.R. 5436 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit an educational institution from withholding a transcript from an individual who pursued a course or program of education at such institution using Post-9/11 educational assistance.

H.R. 5436 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit an educational institution from withholding a transcript from an individual who pursued a course or program of education at such institution using Post-9/11 educational assistance. | JustPolicyThe main purpose of this legislation is to ensure that educational institutions cannot withhold academic transcripts from students who have used Post-9/11 educational assistance to pay for their education, even if those students owe money to the institution. This aims to protect the rights of veterans and service members who have utilized this educational benefit. The key provision of this legislation states that educational institutions are prohibited from withholding a student's transcript solely due to an outstanding debt owed by that student.