This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding tuition waiver scholarships for children or dependents of U.S. Armed Forces members with a disability rating of 30% or more. Under the new provisions, the Arizona Board of Regents and community college districts would be required to provide these scholarships after verification by the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services. The eligibility criteria for the scholarships would include being 30 years old or younger, not having a felony conviction, meeting admission qualifications, and not exceeding 64 credit hours at community colleges or the total number of credits required for a baccalaureate degree.

The bill also specifies that the current law will be updated to include these new eligibility requirements and the verification process, ensuring that the scholarships are accessible to the intended recipients. The existing language regarding tuition waivers for other groups, such as peace officers and firefighters, remains unchanged, while the new provisions specifically target the children or dependents of veterans with significant disabilities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-1808