This afternoon the Washington Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee held a public hearing on legislation referred to committee.

Among the legislation heard, was HB 1221, regarding the rights of certain higher education students involved in military service. In particular the bill would allow a student at an institution of higher education who is a member of the Washington National Guard or other military reserve component and is ordered for 30 days or less into active or inactive service is entitled to make up any missed class, test, exam, lab, or event without affecting the final course grade or evaluation.

Students currently called for active service are able to make up any assignments without affecting the final course grade or evaluation.

The Evergreen State College testified in support of HB 1221, advocating for the predictability and stability this bill would offer veterans attending higher education institutions in Washington.