SC Lawmakers debate tuition freeze

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– In the midst of the state budget, the topic of a tuition freeze for in-state college students came up again.

The proposal would give public colleges and universities money to freeze tuition for all students again next year, totaling to over $60 million.

However, members of the Freedom Caucus argue higher education is not a core function of government and shouldn’t get taxpayers dollars.

Ultimately the House voted to approve the money for a statewide tuition freeze.