Relates to granting in-state tuition for community college for individuals who have received letters of acceptance to the military
This bill (S 3121) changes community college tuition rates for specific military-connected students. It grants in-state tuition rates to students who have received official letters of acceptance to join the military, regardless of their state residency. It also extends this benefit to spouses/dependents of active-duty military stationed in the state, those using GI Bill benefits, and spouses/dependents of military members not currently stationed in the state. The policy directly affects these student groups by requiring community colleges to charge them the lower resident tuition rate instead of out-of-state fees.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Rob Ortt
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
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