tuition rates; students; citizenship; requirements

This bill (HCR 2041) proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Arizona public universities and community colleges to charge U.S. citizens the same tuition rate as non-citizens. If approved by voters, it would reverse the current practice where non-citizens typically pay higher out-of-state tuition rates. The law would apply to all institutions under the Arizona Board of Regents and community colleges defined in state law. It mandates that tuition and mandatory fees for citizens cannot exceed those charged to non-citizens, with the measure requiring voter approval at the next general election.