Assembly Bill 406 aims to regulate the tuition and fees charged to resident undergraduate students within the University of Wisconsin System. The bill specifically prohibits the Board of Regents from increasing resident undergraduate tuition by more than the percentage increase in the consumer price index (CPI) for the previous year. The CPI is defined as the consumer price index for all urban consumers, U.S. city average, as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor. Additionally, the bill clarifies that resident undergraduate tuition encompasses academic fees, differential tuition, and any other mandatory fees charged to students.

To implement these changes, the bill amends existing statutes and introduces new provisions. Notably, it amends sections 36.11 and 36.27 to include references to the new subsection 36.27 (1m), which outlines the definitions and limitations regarding resident undergraduate tuition increases. The bill ensures that any increase in tuition aligns with the CPI, thereby providing a safeguard for students against excessive tuition hikes. The provisions of this act will first apply to tuition and fees charged for the first semester or session beginning at least 30 days after the effective date of the bill.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 36.11(57)(c), 36.11, 36.27(1)(a), 36.27