Wisconsin 2023-2024 Regular Session

Wisconsin Assembly Bill AB7

Introduced
2/7/23  
Refer
2/7/23  

Caption

Tuition and fee remission for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System or a technical college. (FE)

Impact

The amendments proposed by AB7 are set to affect various statutes related to educational assistance, significantly lowering barriers for veterans and their dependents to receive financial support for their education. Under current law, veterans must generally prove a long-term connection to the state to access these benefits. By relaxing these requirements, the bill is likely to facilitate greater enrollment of veterans and their families in state educational institutions, potentially improving educational outcomes for this group.

Summary

Assembly Bill 7 (AB7) proposes significant changes to the residency requirements for the tuition and fee remission program for veterans and their dependents enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System or a technical college. Specifically, the bill eliminates the five-year residency requirement for veterans whose service began outside the state, allowing such individuals to qualify for tuition remission if they are residents of the state at the time of their enrollment. This alteration is aimed at promoting access to education for veterans and their families, who may have previously been deterred by stringent residency regulations.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding AB7 may include the potential for increased financial strain on the tuition remission program due to a higher number of eligible applicants. Critics may argue that while the bill enhances educational access, it could lead to budgetary issues as more veterans and dependents come forward to utilize these educational benefits. Additionally, there may be concerns about whether such changes could unintentionally disadvantage local residents who have established residency in the state prior to their military service.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

WI SB16

Tuition and fee remission for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System or a technical college. (FE)

WI AB47

Tuition and fee remission for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System or a technical college. (FE)

WI SB59

Tuition and fee remission for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System or a technical college. (FE)

WI AB12

Tuition and fee remission or grants for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System, a technical college, or a private nonprofit institution of higher education; and the University of Wisconsin System nonresident tuition exemption for certain veterans. (FE)

WI SB12

Tuition and fee remission or grants for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System, a technical college, or a private nonprofit institution of higher education; and the University of Wisconsin System nonresident tuition exemption for certain veterans. (FE)

WI AB239

Tuition and fee remission for eligible veterans' spouses and children enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System or a technical college. (FE)

WI SB238

Tuition and fee remission for eligible veterans' spouses and children enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System or a technical college. (FE)

WI AB1142

University of Wisconsin System and technical college tuition remissions for and grants to support foster care and other out-of-home care placement students and making an appropriation. (FE)

WI SB1046

University of Wisconsin System and technical college tuition remissions for and grants to support foster care and other out-of-home care placement students and making an appropriation. (FE)

WI SB326

Technical college fees covered by the Wisconsin GI Bill. (FE)

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