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NC S212

Bill

Status

Passed

4/27/2021

Primary Sponsor

Gladys Robinson

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Modifies G.S. 116-280(3) to clarify accreditation requirements for private institutions eligible for need-based scholarships in North Carolina
  • Allows nonprofit postsecondary institutions to qualify if accredited by SACSCOC, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, or if they were accredited by SACSCOC on January 1, 2021 and became members of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools beginning January 1, 2021
  • Institution must have a main permanent campus located in North Carolina, not be owned or operated by the state, and award postsecondary degrees as defined in G.S. 116-15
  • Effective upon becoming law and applies beginning with scholarships awarded for the 2021-2022 academic year
  • Ratified April 22, 2021 and approved April 27, 2021

Legislative Description

Bennett College Accredit./Private Need-Based

Counties

Last Action

Ch. SL 2021-15

4/27/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/15/2021
Rules and Operations of the Senate3/31/2021
Education/Higher Education3/30/2021
Rules and Operations of the Senate3/10/2021

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