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House rejects bill to end mandatory freshman/sophomore residency and meal plans at state universities
Summary
House Bill 11‑93, which would have barred the Board of Regents and institutions from requiring students to live on campus or purchase meal plans, failed in the House Feb. 18 by a 28‑42 vote after extended debate over student freedom, bond financing and campus retention.
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota House of Representatives on Feb. 18 voted down House Bill 11‑93, which sought to prohibit the Board of Regents and institutions under its control from requiring students to live in on‑campus housing or purchase meal plans. The final vote was 28 in favor, 42 opposed.
Representative Jensen, the bill’s sponsor, described HB11‑93 as a “freedom” measure that would allow students to choose where to live. “11‑93 would give freedom to students to choose where they want to live,” Jensen said, arguing that mandatory residency and meal‑plan requirements restrict personal choice and add to student indebtedness.
Supporters said the change would help…
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