The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend section 15-1802 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to expand the eligibility criteria for in-state student classification for tuition purposes. Currently, the law allows for various exceptions for individuals who do not meet the one-year residency requirement, but it does not include contracted cadets participating in a Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program. The bill would insert a new provision stating that contracted cadets are entitled to classification as in-state students, thereby granting them immediate access to in-state tuition rates.

Additionally, the bill would make a conforming change by updating the subsection designation from "K" to "L" in the existing statute. This change reflects the addition of the new eligibility category for contracted cadets while maintaining the integrity of the current law. Overall, the bill aims to support ROTC cadets by recognizing their commitment and providing them with the same tuition benefits as other qualifying individuals.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-1802
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-1802
Chaptered Version: 15-1802