North Carolina bans universities from requiring student-paid learning management systems

Original title: College Cost Reduction Act.

Last action · April 14, 2025: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action)Sponsors: Wyatt Gable and 9 others

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What This Bill Would Do

North Carolina prohibits of The University of North Carolina from requiring students to use that incur costs beyond previously approved student fees, beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year.

Why it matters

Students enrolled in University of North Carolina are protected from mandatory out-of-pocket expenses for digital classroom platforms that exceed standard tuition and fees.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

students

Students are protected from being required to pay additional costs for course learning management systems above approved student fees.

Directly affected

The Board of Governors

The Board of Governors is required to adopt a policy governing the use of Learning Management Systems at constituent institutions.

Directly affected

constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina

Colleges, schools, and professors within the university system are prohibited from requiring student-paid learning management systems.

Key Facts

The Board of Governors must adopt a policy on the use of Learning Management Systems (LMSs) at constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina.
Constituent institutions, including colleges, schools, professors, and associated entities, are prohibited from requiring students to sign up for an LMS that results in costs above previously approved student fees.
The legislation applies beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year.
The act becomes effective when it becomes law.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill apply to all colleges in North Carolina?

No, it applies specifically to of The University of North Carolina.

Can professors still use learning management systems that cost money?

Professors cannot require students to use a learning management system that results in an out-of-pocket cost to the student above previously approved student fees.

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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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Apr 14, 2025House
Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
Apr 14, 2025House
Passed 1st Reading
Apr 10, 2025HouseIntroduced
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