HB 2823
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-fifth Legislature
Second Regular Session
HB 2823: tuition waiver; veterans; felonies; eligibility
Sponsor: Representative Wilmeth, LD 15
Committee on Military Affairs & Public Safety
Overview
Repeals statute that states current or former members of the United States (U.S.) armed forces
who meet eligibility criteria are ineligible for a tuition waiver scholarship (TWS) if the person is
convicted of a felony.
History
Statute currently states that an individual who meets the below eligibility requirements are
ineligible for a TWS if that person is convicted of a felony:
1) A person who is a member or former member of the U.S. armed forces;
2) A person who received a purple heart citation and whose disability rating determined by
the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) is 50 percent or more; and
3) Was a resident of Arizona or was stationed in Arizona at the time of the injury that resulted
in the purple heart citation.
Provisions
1. Repeals statute that states an individual who meets TWS eligibility requirements is ineligible
for an TWS if the person is convicted of a felony. (Sec. 1)
2. Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)
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