SB102 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bobby D. SingletonSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Colleges and universities, Alabama State University, tuition rates, board of trustees, authorized to extend resident tuition rates to qualified nonresident students of other schools

Summary

This bill would let Alabama State University's Board of Trustees extend resident tuition rates to certain qualified nonresident students, under a board-approved policy.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes the Alabama State University Board of Trustees to extend resident tuition rates to qualified nonresident students. The board must adopt a policy describing which students qualify and how the extension would be carried out. It overrides conflicting parts of existing law and specifies an effective date after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Alabama State University Board of Trustees — gains authority to grant resident tuition to some nonresident students.
• Qualified nonresident students — may become eligible to pay resident tuition rates if they meet the board's criteria.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes the Board of Trustees of Alabama State University to extend resident tuition rates to certain qualified nonresident students.
• The board must adopt a policy detailing student qualifications and the implementation of this provision.
• This act supersedes any conflicting provisions of Chapter 64, Title 16 of the Alabama Code.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and approval by the Governor (or upon becoming law).

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Subjects

Higher Education