Arizona § 15-116 - Public schools; fees; waiver; prohibition

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 15-116 — Public schools; fees; waiver; prohibition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 15-116. Public schools; fees; waiver; prohibition

A. A school district governing board or charter school governing body that authorizes the assessment of fees pursuant to this title shall ensure that all fees contain a provision that allows the fees to be waived in the event of economic hardship to the pupil.

B. The nonpayment of fees charged by a public school may not prevent a pupil from enrolling in, applying to or remaining enrolled in a public school.

C. This section does not prohibit a school district or charter school from charging tuition to a nonresident pupil as permitted by this title.

 

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 15-116

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 15-116 cover?

Section 15-116 ("Public schools; fees; waiver; prohibition") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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