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AZ HB2572

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Marquez

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Allows students who attended or are currently attending an Arizona public/private high school or homeschool equivalent for at least two years to qualify for in-state tuition at state universities and community colleges
  • Requires students to have graduated from an Arizona high school or obtained a high school equivalency diploma in the state to be eligible
  • Explicitly extends in-state tuition eligibility to persons without lawful immigration status who meet the attendance and graduation requirements
  • Excludes nonimmigrant aliens (those on temporary visas like tourist or student visas) from eligibility under this provision
  • Requires a three-fourths supermajority vote in both legislative chambers to take effect, as mandated by the Arizona Constitution for measures affecting voter-approved laws

Legislative Description

In-state student status; nonimmigrant aliens

Last Action

House read second time

1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/21/2026
Appropriations1/21/2026
Education1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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