North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 10 R cosponsors

HB 966 — College Cost Reduction Act.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    3 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

10 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of HB 966, the sponsors have been expanded from just one to four representatives, which reflects a broader support base for the bill. Additionally, the date of the document was updated from April 10 to April 14, indicating recent legislative action. These changes are significant because they highlight increased collaboration among lawmakers and ensure that current versions of bills remain up-to-date with legislative procedures.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 966 Short Title:
966 Apr 10, 2025 SESSION 2025 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40286-MT-55 Short Title:
Representative Gable.
Representatives Gable, Willis, Setzer, and Echevarria (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROHIBIT CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA FROM REQUIRING STUDENTS TO USE LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS THAT COME WITH ADDITIONAL COSTS.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 14, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROHIBIT CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA FROM REQUIRING STUDENTS TO USE LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS THAT COME WITH ADDITIONAL COSTS.
At a minimum, the policy shall prohibit every college, school, professor, or other entity associated with a constituent institution from requiring any student, as a part of any course, to sign up for an LMS that results in a cost to the student above the student fees previously approved by the Board of Governors." SECTION 2.
At a minimum, the policyshall prohibit every college, school, professor, or other entity associated with a constituent institution from requiring any student, as a part of any course, to sign up for an LMS that results in a cost to the student above the student fees previously approved by the Board of Governors." SECTION 2.
*DRH40286-MT-55*
*H966-v-1*
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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the N.C. General Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill adds a new policy requirement regarding Learning Management Systems (LMS) to the powers and duties of the Board of Governors.

  • G.S. 116-11

    (3d) The Board of Governors shall adopt a policy on the use of Learning Management Systems (LMSs) at constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina. At a minimum, the policy shall prohibit every college, school, professor, or other entity associated with a constituent institution from requiring any student, as a part of any course, to sign up for an LMS that results in a cost to the student above the student fees previously approved by the Board of Governors.

    This change establishes a new requirement that prohibits additional costs for students associated with Learning Management Systems.

Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (169)

169 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 966?
HB 966 is sponsored by Bill Ward (Republican), Steve Tyson (Republican), Jimmy Dixon (Republican), John M. Blust (Republican), Brian Biggs (Republican), Brian Echevarria (Republican), Mitchell S. Setzer (Republican), David Willis (Republican), Wyatt Gable (Republican), and Jake Johnson (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 966?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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