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AZ SB1679
Bill
Status
2/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sally Gonzales
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona's tuition waiver scholarship program for individuals who were in foster care at age 14 or older, or adopted from foster care after age 14.
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Establishes eligibility requirements including residency in Arizona, U.S. citizenship or lawful presence, personal assets under $10,000, age under 23, enrollment in an accredited program, and completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
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Requires recipients to complete at least 30 hours of volunteer service annually after their first academic year and maintain continuous progress toward a degree or certificate.
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Extends scholarship eligibility through age 23 or until completion of an associate, baccalaureate, or certificate degree if the scholarship is terminated before degree completion.
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Applies tuition waiver scholarships on equal terms to foster children who are members of or children of members of federally recognized Indian tribes.
Legislative Description
Foster care; scholarship; tribal members
Requirements
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/11/2025