§ 116-310 – Definitions.
116-310. Definitions. The following definitions apply in this Article: (1) Claim. – A claim or cause of action seeking any legal or equitable remedy or relief. (2) COVID-19. – The coronavirus disease 2019. (3) COVID-19 emergency declaration. – Executive Order No. 116 issued March 10, 2020, by Governor Roy A. Cooper, including any amendments issued […]
§ 116-311 – Institutions of higher education; tuition liability limitation.
116-311. Institutions of higher education; tuition liability limitation. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to G.S. 116-312, an institution of higher education shall have immunity from claims by an individual, if all of the following apply: (1) The claim arises out of or is in connection with tuition or fees paid to […]
§ 116-312 – Applicability.
116-312. Applicability. This Article applies to alleged acts or omissions occurring on or after the issuance of the COVID-19 emergency declaration until June 1, 2020. The provisions of this Article shall be in addition to all other immunities provided by applicable State law. (2020-70, s. 1.)
§ 116-313 – Severability.
116-313. Severability. It is a matter of vital State concern affecting the public health, safety, and welfare that institutions of higher education continue to be able to fulfill their educational missions during the COVID-19 pandemic without civil liability for any acts or omissions for which immunity is provided in this Article. This Article shall be […]
§ 116-293 – Cheatham-White Scholarships; school nomination of candidates.
116-293. Cheatham-White Scholarships; school nomination of candidates. All North Carolina high schools are eligible to nominate a student to be considered as a candidate for a Cheatham-White Scholarship. For purposes of this section, a high school includes a public school under the direction of a local board of education, a charter school, a regional school, […]
§ 116-294 – Cheatham-White Scholarships; administration of scholarships.
116-294. Cheatham-White Scholarships; administration of scholarships. The University of North Carolina System Office shall administer the Cheatham-White Scholarships, in consultation and collaboration with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and North Carolina Central University, pursuant to policies adopted by the Board of Trustees of both constituent institutions. As part of its administrative responsibilities, The […]
§ 116-295 – Comprehensive Transition Postsecondary Scholarship Program established; administration of scholarships.
116-295. Comprehensive Transition Postsecondary Scholarship Program established; administration of scholarships. (a) Program Established. – There is established the Comprehensive Transition Postsecondary (CTP) Scholarship Program to provide scholarships to full-time North Carolina students with intellectual disabilities enrolled in certificate accomplishment programs at constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina that are approved by the United […]
§ 116-296 – Comprehensive Transition Postsecondary Scholarship Fund established; administration of fund.
116-296. Comprehensive Transition Postsecondary Scholarship Fund established; administration of fund. (a) Fund Established. – There is established the Comprehensive Transition Postsecondary (CTP) Scholarship Fund to be used to fund scholarships awarded pursuant to this Article. All funds appropriated for the program, all returned scholarship monies, and all interest earned on these funds shall be placed […]
§ 116-297 – Student eligibility; award of scholarships.
116-297. Student eligibility; award of scholarships. (a) Eligibility. – To be eligible for a scholarship under this Article, a student must meet all of the following conditions: (1) Qualify as a resident for tuition purposes under the criteria set forth in G.S. 116-143.1 and in accordance with the coordinated and centralized residency determination process administered […]
§ 116-300 – Policies required.
116-300. Policies required. The Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina shall develop and adopt a policy on free expression that states, at least, the following: (1) The primary function of each constituent institution is the discovery, improvement, transmission, and dissemination of knowledge by means of research, teaching, discussion, and debate. To fulfill […]