HB1470 Summary

• Transfers tuition-setting authority from the State Board of Higher Education to the legislative assembly for all students at North Dakota state institutions of higher education.

• Modifies Section 15-10-17 to change the board's power from "Set" tuition and fees to "Charge" tuition and fees established by the legislative assembly.

• Modifies Section 15-10-18 to specify that nonresident student tuition must be "established by the legislative assembly" rather than "determined by the state board of higher education."

• Clarifies that personnel appointment and removal proceedings may be conducted in executive session only if the board chooses, unless the individual involved requests an open meeting.