AZ HB2823

Amends A.R.S. § 15-1808 to modify felony eligibility restrictions for tuition waiver scholarships for veterans and military members.

Changes ineligibility standard from "any felony conviction" to convictions of only class 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 felonies for Purple Heart recipients and those with 50% or higher disability ratings from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Applies to members and former members of the United States armed forces who received a Purple Heart citation, were Arizona residents or stationed in Arizona at time of injury, and meet disability rating requirements.

Tuition waivers available at Arizona universities under the Board of Regents and community colleges under district jurisdiction.

Effective April 14, 2022.