H.B. No. 5170
Session Year 2025
 


AN ACT CONCERNING FEES CHARGED BY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

To (1) prohibit institutions of higher education from charging fees to students that are not part of tuition and room and board costs, and not disclosed prior to requiring an enrollment deposit; and (2) require institutions of higher education to return unexpended meal plan funds.

Introduced by:
Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee

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Co-sponsors for Amendment LCO:

Bill History

 Date Action Taken
 2/14/2025Public Hearing 02/20
 2/13/2025Referred to Joint Committee on Higher Education and Employment Advancement
 2/11/2025Drafted by Committee
 2/4/2025(HED)Vote to Draft
 1/14/2025Referred to Joint Committee on Higher Education and Employment Advancement

Co-sponsors of HB-5170

Rep. Gary A. Turco, 27th Dist.
Rep. Sarah Keitt, 134th Dist.

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