Bill > SB1021

This bill amends Arizona's in-state student tuition classification statute to specifically add a new provision that grants in-state student status to contracted Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets in Arizona. The bill inserts a new subsection K into the existing law, which states that a person who is a contracted cadet participating in an ROTC program in Arizona is automatically entitled to classification as an in-state student. This change would allow ROTC cadets to receive in-state tuition rates at Arizona universities and community colleges, regardless of their previous state of residence. The amendment is part of a broader statute that defines various circumstances under which students can qualify for in-state tuition, which already includes provisions for military service members, veterans, AmeriCorps participants, and individuals with specific ties to the state. The change appears to be aimed at supporting military training programs and providing financial benefits to ROTC cadets studying in Arizona.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81625