HCR 2027
in-state student status; postsecondary education
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Bill overview
This resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to determine whether Arizona students should be classified as in-state for tuition purposes based on their residency history and immigration status. Specifically, it outlines requirements for students to qualify as in-state, including completing high school in Arizona or obtaining an equivalent diploma, and demonstrating U.S. citizenship or lawful immigration status. The amendment would repeal existing provisions related to student classification.
Key provisions
- Students must have completed at least two years of high school instruction in Arizona.
- Students must have graduated from a high school in Arizona or earned an Arizona high school equivalency diploma.
- Students must be U.S. citizens or have lawful immigration status.
- Students who participated in an Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account are eligible.
- The amendment applies to students at Arizona universities and community colleges.
- Existing provisions regarding student classification are repealed.
- The amendment will be put to a vote of the people.
- The act is titled ‘The Arizona Tuition Fairness and Legal Status Act’.
Who is affected
- Students
- University students
- Community college students
- Arizona residents
- Immigrant students
Notable changes
- Establishes specific criteria for in-state student status based on high school completion and immigration status.
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| REFERENCE TITLE: in-state student status; postsecondary education |
| State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session 2026 |
| HCR 2027 |
| Introduced by Representatives Way: Fink, Keshel |
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
enacting and ordering the submission to the people of a measure relating to the classification of students for tuition purposes.
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Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Arizona, the Senate concurring:
1. Under the power of the referendum, as vested in the Legislature, the following measure, relating to classification of students for tuition purposes, is enacted to become valid as a law if approved by the voters and on proclamation of the Governor:
AN ACT
repealing section 15-1802, Arizona Revised Statutes; amending title 15, chapter 14, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding a new section 15-1802; repealing section 15-1803, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to the classification of students for tuition purposes.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Delayed repeal
Section 15-1802, Arizona Revised Statutes, is repealed from and after June 30, 2027.
Sec. 2. Title 15, chapter 14, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section 15-1802, to read:
START_STATUTE15-1802. In-state student status; requirements
A. Beginning on July 1, 2027, an individual is entitled to classification as an in-state student for tuition purposes at any university under the jurisdiction of the Arizona board of regents or at any community college as defined in section 15-1401 only if the individual meets all of the following:
1. Completed at least two years of instruction in any of grades one through twelve while present in this state and either:
(a) Attended a public school or a private school or homeschool as defined in section 15-802.
(b) Participated in an Arizona empowerment scholarship account pursuant to section 15-2402.
2. Either:
(a) Graduated from a high school in this state.
(b) Was awarded an Arizona high school equivalency diploma pursuant to section 15-702.
3. Either:
(a) Is a citizen or legal resident of the United States.
(b) Has lawful immigration status under federal law.
B. A community college as defined in section 15-1401 may not classify a student as a resident for tuition purposes if the student is not entitled to classification as an in-state student pursuant to subsection A of this section. END_STATUTE
Sec. 3. Delayed repeal
Section 15-1803, Arizona Revised Statutes, is repealed from and after June 30, 2027.
Sec. 4. Severability
If a provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of the act that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this act are severable.
Sec. 5. Short title
This act may be cited as "The Arizona Tuition Fairness and Legal Status Act".
2. The Secretary of State shall submit this proposition to the voters at the next general election as provided by article IV, part 1, section 1, Constitution of Arizona.