§ 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 […]
§ 116-296 – 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 […]
§ 116-301 – Committee on Free Expression.
116-301. Committee on Free Expression. (a) The chair of the Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina System shall designate a standing or special committee of the Board of Governors to act as the Committee on Free Expression. (b) All employees of The University of North Carolina System and all State agencies shall […]
§ 116-302 – Freshman orientation.
116-302. Freshman orientation. All constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina shall include in freshman orientation programs a section describing the policies regarding free expression consistent with this Article. (2017-196, s. 1.)
§ 116-303 – Guidelines and additional policies authorized.
116-303. Guidelines and additional policies authorized. (a) The Board of Governors, and the constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina subject to approval of the Board of Governors, may adopt additional policies and guidelines to further the purposes of the policies adopted pursuant to this Article. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to […]