SB145 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bobby D. SingletonSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2021

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

SB145 would let the Alabama State University Board of Trustees extend resident tuition rates to qualified nonresident students.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes the Alabama State University Board of Trustees to extend resident tuition rates to certain nonresident students. The board must adopt a policy defining who qualifies and how the program will be implemented. It would override any conflicting provisions in state law to the extent necessary. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor (or as otherwise provided by law).

Who It Affects

• Qualified nonresident students who meet the board's criteria would be eligible for resident tuition at Alabama State University.
• Alabama State University and its Board of Trustees, who would establish and apply the eligibility rules and tuition policy.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes the Board of Trustees of Alabama State University to extend resident tuition rates to certain qualified nonresident students.
• Requires the Board to adopt a policy specifying the qualifications of students and the implementation details for extending resident tuition.
• States that this act supersedes any contrary provisions of Chapter 64, Title 16 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to the extent necessary.
• Specifies the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and approval by the Governor, or when it otherwise becomes law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Higher Education