 | Legislative history of the University of Virginia as set forth in the Acts of the General Assembly of Virginia, 1802-1927 |  |
1875-6.
Chapter 102. An Act to appropriate a Certain Sum annually
to the University of Virginia. Approved Feb. 26, 1876.
Be it enacted by the general assembly, That there shall be paid
annually out of the public treasury $30,000—for the support of
the University of Virginia, which shall be payable out of any money
in the treasury not otherwise appropriated; but this annuity is on
condition that the said institution during its continuance shall educate
all students of the state of Virginia over the age of eighteen who
shall be matriculated under rules and regulations prescribed by the
board of visitors, without charge for tuition in the academic department,
consisting of the following schools, to-wit: The schools
of greek, latin, history and literature, moral philosophy, modern
languages, natural philosophy, natural history and agriculture, general
and industrial chemistry, and pure mathematics: Provided, that
no person shall be admitted as a student, free of charge for tuition
fees under the provisions of this act, unless the faculty shall be
satisfied by actual examination of the applicant, or by a certificate
of some college or preparatory school, that he has made such proficiency
in the branches of study which he proposes to pursue as will
enable him to avail himself of the advantages afforded by this
university.
2. Out of the said appropriation of $30,000—all necessary
repairs, and the interest on the existing debt, shall first be paid,
and a sinking fund of $1000 per annum shall be established, and
placed under the control of the board of visitors to be annually applied
to the liquidation of the principal.
3. All acts and parts of acts making appropriations for the
University of Virginia, heretofore passed are hereby repealed.
4. This act shall be in force from its passage." Acts 1875-6,
p. 110.
Chapter 120. An Act to amend and re-enact the 10th. Section
of Chapter 80 of the Code, Edition of 1873, in relation to the
University of Virginia. Approved March 15, 1876.
"1. Be it enacted by the general assembly, That Section 10 of
Chapter 80, Code of Virginia (Edition of 1873) be amended and
re-enacted so as to read as follows: `Paragraph 10. Each professor
shall receive a stated salary, and such fees of tuition in his school
or department as the board of visitors shall from time to time prescribe.
He shall also have assigned to him by the board one of the
pavilions at the University or commutation therefore, and such
other accommodations as the said board may prescribe.'
2. This act shall be in force from its passage." Acts 1875-6,
p. 126.
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