The bill amends existing laws regarding in-state residency for undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees at regents institutions and community colleges in Iowa, specifically for military personnel and their families. It expands the definition of eligible residents to include not only qualified veterans and military personnel but also their spouses, dependent children, and survivors. The language 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 addition of "survivors" to the list of eligible individuals and the clarification of definitions for "dependent child" and "survivor." The bill specifies that a dependent child is one claimed on the tax filings of a qualified military person or veteran, and it provides a definition for "survivor" as the spouse or dependent child of a deceased veteran. Additionally, the bill removes previous residency requirements for qualified veterans, stating they are considered residents regardless of their domicile status in Iowa, as long as they meet the definition provided in the bill.

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