North Carolina House Bill 639 Requires UNC Educator Preparation Programs to Prioritize In-State Applicants

Original title: Prioritize In-State Applicants/UNC Ed Schools.

Last action · April 2, 2025: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action)Sponsors: Ray Jeffers and 10 others

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What This Bill Would Do

North Carolina House Bill 639 requires all within the University of North Carolina system to give first priority for admission to in-state residents starting with the 2025-2026 academic year.

Why it matters

In-state applicants to teacher training programs at University of North Carolina will receive initial consideration over out-of-state candidates under admission policies adopted by the Board of Governors.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

In-state applicants

In-state applicants receive first priority for admission to educator preparation programs at University of North Carolina constituent institutions.

Directly affected

Educator preparation programs

Programs must implement a policy giving first admission priority to applicants who qualify as residents for tuition purposes.

Key Facts

The Board of Governors must adopt a policy requiring all educator preparation programs in UNC constituent institutions to give first admission priority to in-state residents.
Residency status for tuition purposes is determined using criteria set forth in G.S. 116-143.1 and the centralized residency determination process.
The admission priority requirement applies beginning with applications submitted for the 2025-2026 academic year.
The act becomes effective immediately upon becoming law.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who receives priority admission under HB 639?

Applicants who qualify as North Carolina residents for tuition purposes receive first priority for admission into at of The University of North Carolina.

When does this admissions priority take effect?

The requirement applies beginning with applications for admission to an educator preparation program in the 2025-2026 academic year.

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Apr 2, 2025House
Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
Apr 2, 2025House
Passed 1st Reading
Apr 1, 2025HouseIntroduced
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