ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SB 1422: universities; tuition and fees
PRIME SPONSOR: Senator Griffin, LD 14 BILL STATUS: Caucus & COW                 ED: DP 8-0-1-1

Abstract

Relating to ABOR approval of academic fees.

Provisions

1. Adds tuition rate changes for online programs and academic fees to the fees subject to ABOR approval. (Sec. 1)

2. Requires public disclosure by ABOR and each university of any final action on changes in tuition or academic fees. (Sec. 1)

3. Removes the exemptions from ABOR rules for fees that are set by individual universities and that do not require ABOR approval. (Sec. 1)

4. Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1 & 2)

Current Law

ABOR is required to establish a process for setting tuition and fees subject to ABOR approval in rule, including at least one public hearing and public disclosure by each university of proposed increases in tuition or fees at least 10 days before the hearing. Increases in fees that are set by individual universities and do not require ABOR approval before they may become effective are exempt from the requirements of ABOR's rules (A.R.S. § 15-1626).

Additional Information

The ABOR-approved base tuition and mandatory fees for the SY 2018 can be found here.

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Fifty-third Legislature                  SB 1422

Second Regular Session                               Version 2: Caucus & COW

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