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AR SB773

Bill

Status

Passed

4/6/2017

Primary Sponsor

David Wallace

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 6-60-205 to qualify veterans, military personnel, and their dependents for in-state tuition at state-supported institutions of higher education, trade schools, and vocational schools regardless of residence.

  • Extends in-state tuition eligibility to veterans who received an honorable discharge after at least 90 days of active duty in the United States Armed Forces within 3 years before enrollment.

  • Qualifies dependents of eligible veterans, current members of the United States Armed Forces, and spouses of active-duty members for in-state tuition classification.

  • Adds Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) cadets with an executed United States Armed Forces service contract as eligible for in-state tuition benefits.

  • Applies in-state tuition classification to all programs of study, including distance learning programs.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning In-state Tuition For Veterans, Military Personnel, And Dependents.

Last Action

Notification that SB773 is now Act 947

4/6/2017

Committee Referrals

Education3/9/2017
Education3/6/2017

Full Bill Text

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