Tuition, in-state; eligibility for certain military personnel. (HB524)

Introduced By

Del. Terrie Suit (R-Virginia Beach) with support from 16 copatrons, whose average partisan position is:

Description

Eligibility for in-state tuition; certain military personnel. Provides that in determining the domiciliary intent of retired military personnel residing in the Commonwealth at the time of their retirement, or the domiciliary intent of their dependent spouse or children who claim domicile through them, who voluntarily elect to establish Virginia as their permanent residence for domiciliary purposes, the requirement to prove domiciliary intent in Virginia for one year is waived. Also, provides that any active duty members, activated guard or reservist members, or guard or reservist members mobilized or on temporary active orders for six months or more, who are either stationed or assigned by their military service to a work location in Virginia and are residing in Virginia are entitled to in-state tuition. Amends § 23-7.4 (“Eligibility for in-state tuition charges.”), § 23-7.4:2 (“Eligibility for in-state or reduced tuition for students not domiciled in Virginia; tuition grants and in-state tuition for members of the National Guard.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

1 vote