The bill aims to prohibit the Board of Regents and the institutions it oversees from mandating that students live in on-campus housing or purchase meal plans or meal vouchers. This new provision is intended to provide students with greater flexibility in their housing and meal options while attending college.

To implement this change, a new section will be added to chapter 13-53 of South Dakota law, explicitly stating that neither the Board of Regents nor any institution under its control can impose such requirements on students. This legislative move reflects a growing trend towards accommodating diverse student needs and preferences in higher education.