H3795

Enrollment percentage of in-state student requirements

Introduced·1/28/25
Introduced Text

Requires South Carolina public institutions to enroll at least 70% in-state residents starting July 1, 2026.

South Carolina H3795 amends Section 59-101-50 to mandate that public institutions of higher learning in the state must ensure at least 70% of admitted applicants reside in South Carolina at the time of enrollment, effective July 1, 2026. This change prioritizes in-state residents for admission, aiming to maintain a significant proportion of local students within the state's higher education system.

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Current
Education and Public Works Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jan 28, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 28, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works