NC S118

Reduces concealed handgun permit fees for honorably discharged veterans to match retired law enforcement rates ($45 application, $40 renewal), effective July 1, 2025

Allows children of military families in temporary housing to enroll in public schools for up to one year without proof of residency, with high school juniors and seniors permitted to remain through graduation

Prohibits UNC System institutions from denying admission based on military service status and requires enrollment deferments of 2-5 years for service members and their spouses

Grants in-state tuition to qualifying veterans who served at least 90 days active duty and received honorable discharge, without the standard 12-month residency requirement

Regulates compensation for veterans' benefits consulting services, prohibiting fees for initial claims, capping fees at five times one month's benefit increase, and classifying violations as unfair trade practices