The bill revises the Military Higher Education Act by establishing requirements for faculty at educational institutions to accommodate eligible students who miss coursework due to inactive duty training or annual training. It mandates that faculty provide a make-up opportunity for missed assignments, exams, midterms, or finals, and specifies that eligible students must notify faculty at least five business days in advance of their absence, unless military necessity dictates otherwise. The bill also clarifies definitions related to inactive duty training and annual training, specifically including references to Title 32 of the U.S. Code.

Additionally, the bill amends existing sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to ensure that eligible students are not denied admission or readmission based on their military status. It outlines the rights of these students regarding grading and course completion if they are called to active duty while enrolled. The amendments also stipulate that if a student provides the required notice, faculty must allow at least 15 business days for the student to make up missed work, with provisions for a shorter period if necessary to meet federal financial aid or graduation requirements.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 20-1-603, 20-1-604
HB0553_1(1): 20-1-603, 20-1-604
HB0553_1(2): 20-1-603, 20-1-604
HB0553_1(3): 20-1-603, 20-1-604
HB0553_1(4): 20-1-603, 20-1-604
HB0553_1: 20-1-603, 20-1-604
HB0553_2(1): 20-1-603, 20-1-604
HB0553_2(10): 20-1-603, 20-1-604
HB0553_2(11): 20-1-603, 20-1-604
HB0553_2(12): 20-1-603, 20-1-604
HB0553_2(2): 20-1-603, 20-1-604
HB0553_2(3): 20-1-603, 20-1-604
HB0553_2(4): 20-1-603, 20-1-604
HB0553_2(5): 20-1-603, 20-1-604
HB0553_2(6): 20-1-603, 20-1-604
HB0553_2(7): 20-1-603, 20-1-604
HB0553_2(8): 20-1-603, 20-1-604
HB0553_2(9): 20-1-603, 20-1-604
HB0553_2: 20-1-603, 20-1-604
HB0553_X(1): 20-1-603, 20-1-604
HB0553_X(2): 20-1-603, 20-1-604
HB0553_X(3): 20-1-603, 20-1-604
HB0553_X(4): 20-1-603, 20-1-604
HB0553_X(5): 20-1-603, 20-1-604
HB0553_X(6): 20-1-603, 20-1-604
HB0553_X(7): 20-1-603, 20-1-604
HB0553_X(8): 20-1-603, 20-1-604
HB0553_X(9): 20-1-603, 20-1-604
HB0553_X: 20-1-603, 20-1-604