REQUIREMENT THAT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS APPROVED FOR PURPOSES OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS PROVIDE DIGITAL OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS.

SEC. 207. REQUIREMENT THAT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS APPROVED FOR PURPOSES OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS PROVIDE DIGITAL OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS. (a) Requirement.—Section 3675(b) of title 38, United States Code, as amended by sections 205 and 206, is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(6) The educational institution makes available to each eligible person or veteran a copy of the person or veteran’s official transcript in a digital format.” . (b) Conforming Amendments.— (1) Approval of courses.—Section 3672(b)(2)(A) of such title is amended by striking “(b)(1) and (b)(2)” and inserting “paragraphs (1), (2), and (6) of section 3675(b)”. (2) Approval of nonaccredited courses.—Section 3676(c) of such title is amended— (A) by redesignating paragraph (17) as paragraph (18); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (16) the following new paragraph (17): “(17) In the case of a course that leads to a standard college degree, the educational institution satisfies the requirements of section 3675(b)(6) of this title.” . (3) [38 U.S.C. 3675] Conforming amendments.—Section 3675(b)(3) of such title is amended by striking “(15), (16), and (17)” and inserting “(15), (16), and (18)”. (c) [38 U.S.C. 3672 note] Effective Date.—The amendments made by this section shall take effect on August 1, 2025, and apply with respect to a quarter, semester, or term, as applicable, commencing on or after such date.