Assembly Bill 47 aims to amend the tuition and fee remission program for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System and technical colleges. The bill proposes to eliminate the five-year residency requirement for veterans and their spouses and children in cases where the veteran was not a resident of Wisconsin at the time of entering military service. Instead, it allows eligibility for tuition remission if the veteran or their dependents are residents of Wisconsin immediately before registering for classes. This change is intended to broaden access to educational benefits for veterans and their families.

In addition to the removal of the residency requirement, the bill introduces new provisions regarding the remission of nonresident tuition, academic fees, and segregated fees. It specifies that eligible veterans and their dependents can receive full remission of these fees for up to 128 credits or eight semesters, regardless of their prior residency status, as long as they meet the other criteria outlined in the bill. The amendments also clarify the responsibilities of the Board of Regents and the higher educational aids board in administering these benefits, ensuring that eligible individuals can access educational opportunities without being hindered by previous residency conditions.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 36.27(3n)(a)1m.a, 36.27, 36.27(3n)(a)1m.b, 36.27(3n)(b)(intro.), 36.27(3n)(bd), 36.27(3n)(bg), 36.27(3n)(bm), 36.27(3n)(c), 36.27(3p)(a)1r.(intro.), 38.24(7)(a)1m.a, 38.24, 38.24(7)(a)1m.b, 38.24(7)(a)1p, 38.24(7)(b)(intro.), 38.24(7)(bd), 38.24(7)(bg), 38.24(7)(bm), 38.24(8)(a)1r.(intro.)