Education (K-12 Education)

HCR 2027 would change Arizona's rules for determining in-state tuition eligibility at public universities and community colleges. To qualify as an in-state student for tuition purposes starting July 1, 2027, students must have completed at least two years of K-12 education in Arizona (in public, private, or homeschool settings, or via an Arizona scholarship program), graduated from an Arizona high school or earned an Arizona high school equivalency diploma, and be a U.S. citizen, legal resident, or hold lawful immigration status. Community colleges would be required to deny in-state tuition rates to students who do not meet these new criteria. The bill is a voter-approved measure, currently awaiting approval in the next general election.

Arizona's HB 2600 requires public schools to obtain written parental permission before allowing students in grades six through eight to join any school-affiliated club or organization. The bill mandates that schools must describe the club's purpose, activities, and supporters when requesting this consent. It directly affects middle school students and their parents, with schools responsible for implementing the requirement. The law applies to all student clubs, teams, or similar groups primarily composed of students from the same public school. This policy change shifts decision-making authority for club participation from students to parents for this specific age group.