MontanaHB 55369th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)House

Generally revise military higher education act

Sponsored By: George Nikolakakos (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Military AffairsEducation - K-12

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Make-up rights for Guard and Reserve students

You are eligible if you serve in the reserves or the Montana National Guard. Annual and inactive duty training means federally funded duty under Title 10 or Title 32. If you will miss an assignment, exam, midterm, or final for that training, you must tell your course faculty at least 5 business days before. Shorter notice is allowed when military necessity requires it. After you give notice, faculty must give you at least 15 business days to make up the work, consistent with accreditation. A school may certify a shorter window to meet federal financial aid or graduation rules, but not less than 5 business days. These rules apply at state colleges overseen by the Montana Board of Regents.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

George Nikolakakos
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Brad Barker
Republican • House
Russ Tempel
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 289 • No: 6

Senate vote • 4/15/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 48 • No: 2

Senate vote • 4/14/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 45 • No: 4

House vote • 3/7/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 98 • No: 0

House vote • 3/5/2025