It's Not Close! Bill Would Require UMD to schedule tuition Increases on Advanced Notice!

System Chancellor Brit Kirwan opposes Mizeur's bill, saying tuition rates are so dependent on how the governor and legislators fund higher education each year, producing an accurate estimate four years in advance is impossible.

"If it passed, the regents would have no option but to inflate tuition increases," Kirwan said. "I understand the motivation and I think the delegate's bill is well-intended in trying to give students information so they can plan for the cost of their education, but given the realities of the way the budget process works, it's not a practical bill."

It's not that close to full state funding, but it would help stop surprise fee hikes. But I rather see a plan about full state funding.