The bill amends existing laws regarding in-state residency classification for undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees at community colleges and regents institutions in Iowa, specifically for military personnel, veterans, and their families. It expands the definition of eligible individuals to include not only qualified veterans and military personnel but also their spouses, dependent children, and survivors. The bill clarifies that a spouse, dependent child, or survivor will not be classified as a resident unless the qualified military person or veteran meets specific criteria outlined in the bill.

Key changes include the introduction of the term "survivor" to encompass the spouse or dependent child of a deceased veteran, and the redefinition of "dependent child" to specify that it includes students claimed as dependents on tax filings. Additionally, the definition of "qualified veteran" is refined to exclude active military personnel and to align with the definition provided in section 35.1, removing previous residency requirements. The bill aims to ensure that military families have access to in-state tuition benefits while maintaining continuous enrollment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 260C.14, 35.1
Reprinted: 260C.14, 35.1