The bill aims to revise the Military Higher Education Act by establishing requirements for educational institutions regarding students who are members of the military. It mandates that faculty provide make-up opportunities for coursework missed by eligible students due to inactive duty training or annual training. Additionally, the bill defines "inactive duty training" and "annual training," and it requires eligible students to notify faculty at least five business days in advance of their absence for such training.

Key amendments include the requirement for eligible students to give prior notice to faculty about their absences and the stipulation that faculty must allow at least 15 business days for students to make up missed assignments, exams, or other coursework, unless a shorter period is certified by the educational institution due to federal financial aid or graduation requirements. The bill also clarifies the definitions of annual training and inactive duty training by referencing Title 32 of the U.S. Code, ensuring that the rights of eligible students are protected while accommodating their military obligations.

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