An Act relative to transcript notations

This bill requires colleges and universities in Massachusetts to create and publish clear policies on how sexual misconduct allegations are recorded on student transcripts. It mandates that schools place a temporary note on a student's record while an investigation is ongoing and add a permanent note if the student is found responsible for a crime of violence such as sexual assault, domestic violence, or stalking. The law also ensures that if a student is later cleared of these allegations, the notation must be removed from their academic record. Additionally, institutions must inform students in advance that such disciplinary actions will appear on their transcripts and submit annual reports to the state department of higher education.