The bill amends Section 1 of P.L.1997, c.377 (C.18A:62-4.2) to provide options for service members and their dependents enrolled in public institutions of higher education who are unable to complete courses due to military obligations. It outlines specific choices based on the percentage of the course completed: those who have completed at least 55% may opt for a letter grade, pass/fail, incomplete, withdrawal, temporary grade, or transfer to an online equivalent course, while those who have completed less than 55% can choose incomplete, withdrawal, or transfer options.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that a grade of incomplete remains valid for one year after the service member or dependent returns, and those who withdraw from a course are entitled to a full refund of tuition and fees. It also clarifies that any refunds for financial aid recipients will adhere to applicable state and federal regulations. Notably, a specific provision has been deleted from the previous law, although the text of that provision is not provided in the summary. The act is set to take effect immediately and will apply to the first full academic year following its enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 18A:62-4.2
Advance Law: 18A:62-4.2
Pamphlet Law: 18A:62-4.2