An Act to establish resident tuition requirements for veterans and armed forces personnel and family members.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota:

Section 1. That § 13-53-29.1 be AMENDED.

13-53-29.1. Resident tuition--Veterans--Armed forces personnel--Spouse or child.

Any person who is a veteran as defined by §§ 33A-2-1 and 33A-2-2 shall be The following are classified as a resident student students without meeting having to meet the twelve-month residency requirement within South Dakota pursuant to § 13-53-24. If the veteran has established a South Dakota residence, the provisions of this section also apply to the spouse or child of the veteran:

(1) Any person who is a veteran as defined in § 33A-2-1 or 33A-2-2;

(2) Any person who is an active duty member of the armed forces and:

(a) Is stationed in this state; or

(b) Was stationed in this state at the time of registration;

(3) The spouse or child of a veteran who has established residency in this state; and

(4) The spouse or child of an active duty member of the armed forces who:

(a) Is stationed in this state; or

(b) Was stationed in this state at the time the spouse or child was accepted for admission to an institution of higher education.

Section 2. That § 13-53-41.2 be REPEALED.

13-53-41.2. Resident tuition rates for armed forces personnel stationed for active duty in state.