tuition waiver; children; veterans; disabilities

HB 2240 provides tuition waiver scholarships at Arizona public universities and community colleges for specific groups. It directly affects: (1) children under 30 or unmarried spouses of peace officers, firefighters, correctional officers, or military personnel who died in the line of duty from PTSD-related injuries or suicide (with documented evidence); (2) Purple Heart recipients with a 50%+ VA disability rating who are Arizona residents or stationed in Arizona. The bill requires verification by state boards (like the Veterans' Services Department) and limits scholarships to 64 community college credits or a bachelor’s degree’s credit equivalent. It expands existing tuition waiver programs to include these new eligibility categories while maintaining strict documentation requirements.