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Introduced
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
In Committee
04/14/2025
04/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA FROM REQUIRING STUDENTS TO USE LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS THAT COME WITH ADDITIONAL COSTS.
AI Summary
This bill requires the University of North Carolina (UNC) Board of Governors to create a policy preventing constituent institutions from mandating students use Learning Management Systems (LMSs) that incur additional costs beyond previously approved student fees. A Learning Management System is a digital platform used by educational institutions to deliver course content, track student progress, and facilitate online learning. Specifically, the bill prohibits colleges, schools, professors, or other UNC-affiliated entities from compelling students to sign up for any LMS that would require extra payment on top of standard student fees. The policy will take effect for the 2025-2026 academic year, giving UNC institutions time to review and adjust their current digital learning platforms to comply with the new requirement. The goal appears to be reducing financial burdens on students by preventing unexpected technology-related expenses associated with course requirements.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Brian Echevarria (R)*,
Wyatt Gable (R)*,
Mitchell Setzer (R)*,
David Willis (R)*,
Brian Biggs (R),
John Blust (R),
Jimmy Dixon (R),
Jake Johnson (R),
Steve Tyson (R),
Bill Ward (R),
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (on 04/14/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H966 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H966v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H966v0.pdf |
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