Requires the establishment of an appeals process for students who are denied the state resident tuition rate at any public university or college

This bill requires all public universities and community colleges in the state to establish a formal appeals process for students denied the in-state tuition rate. It directly affects students who are denied lower in-state tuition (typically for residents) but are denied this status by their institution, regardless of immigration status. Key provisions mandate that each institution set reasonable time limits for filing appeals and responding to them, and post clear information about the process on their websites. The law applies to all public higher education institutions and aims to provide a structured review option for affected students.