higher education; 2026-2027
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill makes changes to the Arizona Board of Regents, which oversees the state’s public universities and colleges. Specifically, it updates regulations regarding the board’s administrative powers, tuition setting processes, and employee policies. The bill also appropriates funds for the Arizona Veterinary Loan Assistance Program and adjusts state aid formulas for community colleges, particularly for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and workforce programs. Finally, it modifies the state match requirement for a student registration fee surcharge used to fund higher education.
Key provisions
- Amends sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes related to the Arizona Board of Regents’ administrative powers and duties.
- Updates tuition and fee setting regulations, including requirements for public hearings and transparency.
- Establishes and funds the Arizona Veterinary Loan Assistance Program, requiring veterinarians to work in designated areas for four years to receive loan repayment assistance.
- Modifies the state match requirement for a student registration fee surcharge used to fund higher education.
- Adjusts state aid formulas for community college districts, prioritizing STEM and workforce programs.
- Specifies operating state aid levels for community college districts for fiscal year 2026-2027.
Who is affected
- Arizona residents seeking higher education
- Students attending Arizona public universities and colleges
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