It is the intent of the General Assembly to enhance the accessibility and affordability of higher education for all citizens of the State and for all citizens of the District of Columbia by establishing a method to provide for the prepayment of tuition at eligible institutions of higher education.

Added by Acts 1997, c. 110, § 1, eff. July 1, 1997; Acts 1997, c. 111, § 1, eff. July 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 1999, c. 297, § 1, eff. July 1, 1999; Acts 1999, c. 551, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1999; Acts 2023, c. 113, § 1, eff. June 1, 2023.