SERVE Act

The SERVE Act amends the Higher Education Act to clarify that servicemembers, including National Guard and Reserve members, qualify for readmission protections after military service. It updates the definition of "service in the uniformed services" to explicitly include active duty, active duty for training, and National Guard duty under State or Federal authority. This change directly affects active-duty personnel, National Guard members, and Reserve members enrolled in or returning to colleges and universities. By expanding eligibility under existing readmission rules, the bill ensures these individuals can maintain their educational enrollment without penalty for military service.