HB553

Generally revise military higher education act

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Montana HB553 revises the Military Higher Education Act to protect student rights and provide academic accommodations for military personnel.

Montana HB553 amends the Military Higher Education Act to ensure that eligible students, defined as members of reserve components of the United States armed forces or the Montana national guard, cannot be denied admission or readmission to an educational institution based on their military status. The bill also mandates that faculty provide eligible students with at least 15 business days to make up missed coursework due to inactive duty training or annual training.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

48 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 8, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education and Cultural Resources Hearing

Feb 26, 2025

3:00 PM

House Education Hearing

History

May 8, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 5, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 25, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President