House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes.
Removes proposed changes to GS 115B-1 and GS 115B-2 and enacts new GS 115B-2.1A instead, which provides the same parameters for a community college tuition waiver for children with a parent, guardian, or legal custodian who is a law enforcement officer, experienced correctional officer, or firefighter. Requires the community college to require the child to produce proof of eligibility.
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AN ACT TO EXPAND TUITION WAIVERS TO THE CHILDREN OF CERTAIN PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES FOR ENROLLMENT IN NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGES.Intro. by Schietzelt, Chesser, Rhyne.
Status: Re-ref Com On Appropriations (House action) (Jun 10 2026)
Bill History:
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Thu, 30 Apr 2026 House: Filed
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Tue, 5 May 2026 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Wed, 10 Jun 2026 House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
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Wed, 10 Jun 2026 House: Re-ref Com On Appropriations
H 1203
Bill Summaries:
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Bill H 1203Summary date: Jun 10 2026 - View Summary
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Bill H 1203 (2025-2026)Summary date: May 1 2026 - View Summary
Identical to S 1004, filed 4/30/26.
Amends GS 115B-2 (tuition waivers), so that community colleges must permit any child, if the child is at least years old but not yet 24 years old, whose parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian is a law enforcement officer, experienced correctional officer (a correctional officer with at least ten years of service as a correctional officer in the State), or firefighter to attend classes for credit or noncredit purposes without the required payment of tuition. Caps the number of free tuition at the number of months required to complete the educational program for which the child is applying. Makes conforming changes. Makes conforming and organizational changes to GS 115B-1. Applies beginning with the 2026-27 academic year.
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