AZ SB1040

Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 15-1626 to require the Arizona Board of Regents to adopt rules allowing students to obtain exemptions from paying student activity fees if payment would violate their conscience.

Provides mandatory exemptions for at least five categories of students: veterans who recently returned from service, recently married or new parents who don't participate in student activities, students with religious or moral objections, students demonstrating financial hardship, and part-time students.

Defines "student activity fees" as any fee charged by public universities used to support and facilitate student expression and activities.