This bill amends existing legislation to extend grade options to dependents of service members enrolled in public institutions of higher education who are unable to complete a course due to unplanned military obligations. The bill clarifies that both service members and their dependents are entitled to specific grade options based on the percentage of the course completed. For those who have completed at least 55 percent of the course, options include receiving a letter grade, a pass or fail grade, a temporary grade, or transferring to an equivalent online section of the course, all subject to faculty approval. If less than 55 percent of the course is completed, the options are limited to receiving an incomplete grade or withdrawing from the course, with the added option of transferring to an online section.

Additionally, the bill specifies that a service member or dependent who initially opts for a pass or fail grade may later return within a year to complete the necessary coursework for a letter grade. The bill also defines "dependent" as a child or spouse of a service member and emphasizes that the military obligation preventing course completion must be unplanned. Overall, the legislation aims to provide greater flexibility and support for service members and their families in managing their educational commitments amidst military duties.

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Introduced: 18A:62-4.2