House Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to revise the Military Higher Education Act by establishing new provisions for eligible students who miss coursework due to inactive duty training or annual training. The bill requires faculty to provide a make-up opportunity for missed assignments, exams, midterms, or finals, provided that the eligible student gives notice of their absence at least five business days in advance, unless military necessity dictates a shorter notice period. The bill also defines "inactive duty training" and "annual training," clarifying the types of federally funded duties that fall under these categories.

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 stipulates that if an eligible student is ordered to active duty while enrolled, faculty must assign grades based on the work completed or allow for an incomplete status. The amendments also ensure that students who reenroll after active duty are readmitted with the same academic status they held prior to their service. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance educational opportunities for military members while balancing the needs of educational institutions.

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(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