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HR 1323 108th Congress House

Reservist and National Guard Opportunities and Protection of Education Act

Official 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.

Introduced: March 25, 2003 See on congress.gov
Education Armed Forces and National SecurityArmed forces reservesCollege administrationCollege costs
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Economics and Public FinanceFederal aid to educationHigher educationLeave of absenceNational GuardRetired military personnelScholarshipsStudent aidStudentsStudents' rightsVeterans' education
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It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 7, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Mar 18, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Mar 18, 2003
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 7, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
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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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 12
All 12 Democratic 6 Independent 1
Janklow, William
· Jun 25, 2003
 D
Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · May 15, 2003
 D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · May 7, 2003
Faleomavaega, Eni
· May 7, 2003
CARSON, BRAD
· Apr 29, 2003
Majette, Denise
· Apr 29, 2003
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Apr 10, 2003
DEUTSCH, PETER
· Mar 27, 2003
 D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · Mar 27, 2003
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Mar 25, 2003
 I
Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Mar 25, 2003
 D
Waters, Maxine
California · Mar 25, 2003
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1323: Reservist and National Guard Opportunities and Protection of Education Act. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-1323/
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