H1030 - 2016 Appropriations Act. (SL 2016-94)

Overview: Sec. 12I.1 of S.L. 2016-94 encourages Wingate University to study and report on the feasibility of establishing an affiliated school of Optometry in North Carolina by May 1, 2017, to the House Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services, the Senate Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services, the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services, and the Fiscal Research Division. The report must include:

• A breakdown of any projected capital, operational, or other expenditures necessary for establishing and operating an affiliated school of optometry.
• A breakdown of all funds available to assist the university with these expenses.
• A projected number of applicants for the affiliated school of optometry.
• A projection of how a State appropriation in the amount of $800,000 would impact tuition reimbursement for students.

This section became effective July 14, 2016.