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CA SB1075

Bill

Status

Passed

9/24/2010

Primary Sponsor

Lou Correa

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Expands definition of "service member" to include members of the militia called into state or federal military service and reservists ordered to full-time federal active duty
  • Defines "military service" as full-time active state or federal service, or 30+ consecutive days of full-time active duty for reservists
  • Requires institutions to offer students on military leave one of three options: arrange coursework accommodations, credit tuition/fees to a future term, or refund 100% of tuition/fees if withdrawn before the institution's withdrawal deadline
  • Mandates institutions restore students to their pre-military service educational status without loss of academic credits, scholarships, or grants within one year of release from service
  • Allows students to sue institutions in court to enforce provisions and recover reasonable attorney's fees if they prevail

Legislative Description

Military service: benefits.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 284, Statutes of 2010.

9/24/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/27/2010
Education4/14/2010
Rules2/17/2010

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