to program participation agreements to strengthen consumer protections (a) Prohibition on loss of access to transcripts for loan default Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1094(a) ) is further amended by adding at the end the following: (34) (A) The institution will not prohibit a student from accessing the student’s transcripts, degree scrolls, or other certifications of coursework or educational attainments at the institution because the student is in default on the repayment of a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under this title. (B) For purposes of this paragraph, the term student includes former students. . (b) Prohibition on limitations on ability of students To pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1094(a) ) is further amended by adding at the end the following: (35) No agreement between the institution and any student will contain any limitation or restriction (including a limitation or restriction on any available choice of applicable law, a jury trial, or venue) on the ability of the student to pursue a claim, individually or with others, against an institution in court. . 4623. Misrepresentation and substantial misrepresentation defined Section 487(c)(3) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1094(c)(3) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B)(i)(II), by striking $25,000 and inserting $60,000