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higher education; FY2026

State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature

First Regular Session

2025

HOUSE BILL 2967

AN ACT

Appropriating monies; relating to higher education.

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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1. Financial aid trust fund; required state match; reduction

Notwithstanding section 15-1642, subsection C, Arizona Revised Statutes, for fiscal year 2025-2026, each dollar raised pursuant to the surcharge on student registration fees assessed pursuant to section 15-1642, subsection A, Arizona Revised Statutes, may be matched by less than $2 appropriated by the legislature.

Sec. 2. Community college districts; state aid for science, technology, engineering and mathematics and workforce programs

Notwithstanding section 15-1464, subsection A, paragraph 3, Arizona Revised Statutes, state aid for science, technology, engineering and mathematics and workforce programs for community college districts for fiscal year 2025-2026 is as specified in the general appropriations act.

Sec. 3. Community college districts; operating state aid; eligibility; limits

Notwithstanding section 15-1466, Arizona Revised Statutes, operating state aid for community college districts for fiscal year 2025-2026 is as specified in the general appropriations act.