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Introduced
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
In Committee
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT PROVIDING THAT VETERANS, THEIR DEPENDENTS, AND OTHER COVERED INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE VETERANS ACCESS, CHOICE, AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT WHO QUALIFY FOR ADMISSION TO AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION ARE ELIGIBLE TO BE CHARGED IN-STATE TUITION WITHOUT REGARD TO THE NUMBER OF YEARS THAT HAVE ELAPSED SINCE THEIR DISCHARGE FROM A PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE OF NINETY DAYS OR MORE.
AI Summary
This bill modifies North Carolina's existing law regarding in-state tuition for veterans by expanding eligibility for veterans, their dependents, and other covered individuals under the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act (commonly referred to as "The Choice Act"). Specifically, the bill ensures that these individuals can be charged in-state tuition rates at institutions of higher education without having to meet the traditional 12-month residency requirement, regardless of how much time has passed since their discharge from active duty service of 90 days or more. The bill references 38 U.S.C. § 3679, which is a federal statute related to veterans' educational benefits, and adds the term "covered" to describe these individuals. The legislation will become effective when signed into law and will apply starting with the 2025-2026 academic year, potentially helping veterans and their families more easily access affordable higher education by removing residency barriers.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (28)
Grant Campbell (R)*,
Ed Goodwin (R)*,
Donnie Loftis (R)*,
Charles Smith (D)*,
Eric Ager (D),
Amber Baker (D),
Mary Belk (D),
Gloristine Brown (D),
Laura Budd (D),
Deb Butler (D),
Maria Cervania (D),
Bryan Cohn (D),
Mike Colvin (D),
Allison Dahle (D),
Jimmy Dixon (R),
Julia Greenfield (D),
Pricey Harrison (D),
Beth Helfrich (D),
Frances Jackson (D),
Tim Longest (D),
Garland Pierce (D),
Rodney Pierce (D),
Lindsey Prather (D),
Amos Quick (D),
Dennis Riddell (R),
Bill Ward (R),
Donna White (R),
Shelly Willingham (D),
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Higher Education, if favorable, Homeland Security and Military and Veterans Affairs, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (on 03/18/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H422 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H422v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H422v0.pdf |
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