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This bill aims to limit tuition increases for resident undergraduate students in the University of Wisconsin System by restricting the Board of Regents' ability to raise tuition. Specifically, the bill defines "resident undergraduate tuition" to include academic fees, differential tuition, and other mandatory fees charged to resident undergraduate students. The Board of Regents will be prohibited from increasing these tuition costs by more than the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the previous year. The CPI is defined as the consumer price index for all urban consumers in the U.S. city average, as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor. This means that if the CPI increases by 3% in a given year, the University of Wisconsin System can only raise resident undergraduate tuition by a maximum of 3%. The bill will first apply to tuition and fees charged for the first semester or session that begins at least 30 days after the bill's effective date, providing a clear timeline for implementation and giving the university system time to adjust to the new restrictions.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb399