CA AB3015

Students who are members of federally recognized Indian tribes whose tribal land crosses the California-Arizona, Nevada, or Oregon border and who reside in the bordering state qualify for resident classification for tuition and fee purposes at UC, CSU, California Maritime Academy, and community colleges.

The Regents of the University of California, Trustees of the California State University, and Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges are strongly encouraged to enter interstate tuition and fee agreements with out-of-state public postsecondary institutions in bordering states.

Interstate agreements must provide reciprocal benefits for students who are members of federally recognized tribes with tribal land crossing state borders but who reside in California, giving them equivalent benefits at out-of-state institutions.

"Federally recognized Indian tribe" is defined as an Indian tribe recognized by the federal government on the annual list published under 25 U.S.C. Section 5131.

If the Commission on State Mandates determines this bill creates costs for local agencies or school districts, reimbursement shall be made pursuant to Government Code Part 7, Section 17500 and following.