HB340 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Craig Ford
Independent
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: National Guard, higher education, members classified as residents for purposes of in-state tuition, Sec. 16-64-2 am'd.
Summary: HB340 would allow Alabama National Guard members to qualify for in-state tuition at public colleges and universities by adding Guard members to the residency categories.
What This Bill Does
The bill amends the residency rules for tuition to include members of the Alabama National Guard as eligible resident students. For non-minors, eligibility requires at least two years of National Guard service immediately before qualifying and ongoing membership while enrolled; there are also provisions affecting minors in relation to a supporting National Guard member. The boards of trustees of public higher education institutions would adopt rules to implement these changes, and the act has a defined effective date after passage.

Who It Affects
Alabama National Guard members who enroll in public colleges or universities in Alabama would be eligible for in-state tuition if they meet the residency requirements.
Public colleges and universities in Alabama (via their boards of trustees) would implement the new residency rules to grant in-state tuition to qualifying National Guard members.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 16-64-2 to classify Alabama National Guard members as resident students eligible for in-state tuition.
For non-minor National Guard members, requires at least two years of National Guard membership immediately before qualifying and continuation of membership while enrolled.
Requires boards of trustees of public higher education institutions to adopt rules and guidelines to implement the changes.
Specifies the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Colleges and Universities