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(1)
Notwithstanding any other provision of law the state board of education and
the board of regents of the university of Idaho may determine when to grant a
full or partial waiver of fees or tuition charged to nonresident students
pursuant to reciprocal agreements with other states. In making this
determination, the state board of education and the board of regents of the
university of Idaho shall consider the potential of the waiver to:
(a) Enhance educational opportunities for Idaho residents;
(b) Promote mutually beneficial cooperation and development of Idaho
communities and nearby communities in neighboring states;
(c) Contribute to the quality of educational programs; and
(d) Assist in maintaining the cost effectiveness of auxiliary operations
in Idaho institutions of higher education.
(2) Consistent with the determinations made pursuant to subsection (1)
hereof, the state board of education and the board of regents of the
university of Idaho may enter into agreements with other states to provide for
a full or partial reciprocal waiver of fees or tuition charged to students.
Each agreement shall provide for the numbers and identifying criteria of
students, and shall specify the institutions of higher education that will be
affected by the agreement.
(3) The state board of education and the board of regents of the
university of Idaho shall establish policy guidelines for the administration
by the affected Idaho institutions of any tuition waivers authorized under
this section, for evaluating applicants for such waivers, and for reporting
the results of the reciprocal waiver programs authorized in this section.
(4) A report and financial analysis of any waivers authorized under this
section shall be submitted annually to the legislature as part of the budget
recommendations of the state board of education and the board of regents of
the university of Idaho for the system of higher education in this state.

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