CHAPTER 173

(SB 172)

Tuition benefits for nonresident members of the
South Dakota National Guard increased.


         ENTITLED, An Act to  authorize certain nonresident members of the South Dakota National Guard to qualify for resident tuition rates.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:

     Section  1.  That chapter 33-6 be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as follows:

     For purposes of tuition at any institution under the control and management of the Board of Regents, any nonresident member of the National Guard of the State of South Dakota who is eligible for any benefits under § §  33-6-5 to 33-6-8, inclusive, is considered a resident of South Dakota. The nonresident member is subject to tuition at the rates established for residents, and any benefits for which the nonresident member is eligible under § §  33-6-5 to 33-6-8, inclusive, shall be calculated based on resident tuition rates.

     Signed February 28, 2006
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