Enacts the "military experience recognized for institutional transfer (MERIT) act"
What changed between versions
The definition of 'veteran' was updated to reference the official definition in subdivision three of section one of the Veterans' Services Law, replacing the previous self-contained definition.
New requirements were added mandating that universities create a standardized framework to evaluate military learning against degree requirements, including major and general education courses.
The amendment requires institutions to utilize nationally recognized evaluation standards, such as those from the American Council on Education (ACE), to assess military experience.
Universities must now produce an annual report to the board of trustees summarizing the determinations made and the credit awarded to veterans.
New provisions require faculty evaluators to receive specific guidance or training on applying these standards to ensure consistent and transparent credit determinations.
The effective date was changed from 'immediately' to 'the first of July next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law'.
