This bill establishes a prohibition on public institutions of higher education from increasing resident undergraduate tuition for a period of four continuous academic years following a student's initial enrollment. In cases where a student is enrolled in an undergraduate program that typically requires more than four academic years to complete, the tuition freeze will extend for the duration necessary to complete that program.

The legislation aims to provide financial stability for students and their families by ensuring that tuition rates remain consistent during the critical early years of a student's college experience. The bill is set to take effect immediately and will apply to students who enroll in public institutions of higher education in the academic year following the enactment of the law.