BEYOND THE CHOICE ACT.

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View NCGA Bill Details(link is external)2025-2026 Session
House Bill 422 (Public) Filed Monday, March 17, 2025
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.
Intro. by Charles Smith, Goodwin, Loftis, Campbell.
Status: 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 (House action) (Mar 18 2025)

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H 422

Bill Summaries:

  • Bill H 422 (2025-2026)
    Summary date: Mar 17 2025 - View Summary

    Expands the waiver of the 12-month residency requirement under GS 116-143.3.A (waiver of residency requirement for certain veterans and others for in-State college tuition)  to include covered individuals under 38 US 3679 (The Choice Act, pertaining to veterans benefits).  Applies beginning in the 2025-26 academic year.  

    Education, Higher Education, Military and Veteran's Affairs
    GS 116
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