The Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act of 2025 amends federal education privacy law to allow schools to share a student's academic records with a previously attended college or university without student permission, but only if the student later consents in writing before receiving a credential. This change enables "reverse transfer"—a process where students who started at one institution and completed coursework elsewhere can apply those credits back toward a degree or certificate at their original school. The bill affects students, colleges, and universities by streamlining the credential award process and removing privacy barriers that currently prevent automatic record sharing. The legislation modifies the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) but protects student privacy by requiring explicit written consent before the student actually receives the credential. There is no specific funding or timeline mentioned in the bill.
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