If this bill were to become law, it would amend section 15-1802 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to expand the eligibility for in-state student classification for tuition purposes. Currently, the law allows for various exceptions to the one-year domicile requirement for in-state classification, including participation in AmeriCorps, membership in a recognized Indian tribe, and military service. The bill would add a new provision that specifically entitles contracted cadets participating in a Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program in Arizona to classification as in-state students.

The bill also makes a conforming change by updating the subsection designation from "K" to "L" in the current statute. This change reflects the addition of the new eligibility category for contracted cadets, ensuring that the statute remains organized and clear. Overall, the bill aims to support ROTC cadets by providing them with the same in-state tuition benefits as other qualifying individuals.

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