Plain English Summary
This bill allows UNC constituent institutions to offer discounted tuition to two groups of students: those receiving military tuition assistance (federal or North Carolina National Guard) and those enrolled in employer-sponsored financial support programs. The discount amount cannot exceed the difference between the military assistance or employer funding received and the applicable tuition, and UNC must report annually to the legislature on the number of students served and financial impact.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue this bill helps military members and their families access higher education by removing financial barriers, recognizing military service contributions to the state. They also contend that employer-sponsored programs encourage workforce development and skill-building partnerships between businesses and universities, potentially reducing student debt while meeting employer talent needs.
Arguments Against
Opponents may argue that tuition discounts reduce institutional revenue and place costs on other students or taxpayers, and that the bill lacks clear limits on how much revenue UNC institutions could forgo. Some may also question whether discretionary discounts based on employer programs could create inequities among students or favor certain industries over others.
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Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 93
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 68
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 25
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 83
Cosponsors (26)
Representative · District 8
Representative · District 10
Representative · District 70
Representative · District 84
Representative · District 95
Representative · District 115
Representative · District 48
Representative · District 21
Representative · District 46
Representative · District 49
Representative · District 44
Representative · District 42
Representative · District 109
Representative · District 59
Representative · District 61
Representative · District 114
Representative · District 100
Representative · District 47
Representative · District 92
Representative · District 31
Representative · District 9
Representative · District 54
Representative · District 97
Representative · District 57
Representative · District 91
Representative · District 34
Vote Breakdown (2 roll calls)
This bill was signed into law.
Final Vote
On: Second Reading
Party Breakdown