H.R. 1323 (108th): Reservist and National Guard Opportunities and Protection of Education Act

Introduced:
Mar 18, 2003 (108th Congress, 2003–2004)
Sponsor:
Rep. Jonas “Martin” Frost III [D-TX24]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on March 18, 2003, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 18, 2003
Cosponsors
34 cosponsors (27D, 6R, 1I) (show)
Committees

House Education and the Workforce

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Full Title

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to preserve the educational status and financial resources of military personnel called to active duty.

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Last updated Mar 18, 2003.
4 pages

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3/18/2003--Introduced.
Reservist and National Guard Opportunities and Protection of Education Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to declare that: (1) whenever a student who is a member of the National Guard or other reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States, or a member of such Armed Forces in a retired status, is called or ordered to active duty, the institution of higher education in which the student is enrolled shall grant the student a military leave of absence from the institution while the student is serving on active duty, and for one year after the conclusion of such service; (2) as a consequence of military leave, upon return, such student is entitled to restoration to his or her previous educational status with regard to academic credits earned, scholarships or grants awarded, or tuition and other fees paid; and (3) the institution is obligated to refund tuition or fees paid prior to the commencement of active duty.

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  • Title 10: ARMED FORCES
  • Subtitle A: General Military Law
  • Part I: ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL MILITARY POWERS
  • Chapter 1: DEFINITIONS
  • Section 101: Definitions
  • Title 20: EDUCATION
  • Chapter 28: HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE
  • Subchapter IV: STUDENT ASSISTANCE
  • Part F: General Provisions Relating to Student Assistance Programs
  • Section 1094: Program participation agreements