Includes whereas clauses.

Amends GS 116-143.1 to allow the following people to be charged in-state tuition at the constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina and the community colleges under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Community Colleges. Applies to a person lawfully admitted to this State or lawfully present in the State who: (1) has a parent or legal guardian who was lawfully admitted to the United States or is lawfully present in the United States, is not a US citizen, and holds a valid H-1B visa or L-1 visa and (2) meets all of the following criteria: (a) either holds a valid H4 visa, or is continuously enrolled at an institution of higher education, held a valid H4 visa at some point during the period of continuous enrollment, and was as classified as a resident for tuition purposes at some point during the period of continuous enrollment and (b) establishes domicile in this State under this statute.

Applies beginning with the 2025-26 academic year.