AN ACT ALLOWING TUITION-FREE EDUCATION AT A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE.

HB 5575 requires all public institutions of higher education in the state to provide tuition-free education for students pursuing an associate degree. This directly affects students enrolled in associate degree programs at public colleges and universities. The bill mandates that public institutions cover tuition costs for these programs, eliminating tuition fees for eligible students. It applies specifically to associate degrees, not bachelor's or graduate programs, and creates a statutory requirement for institutions to implement this change.