§15–124.

    (a)    In this section, “eligible service member” means:

        (1)    An active service member; and

        (2)    A veteran who has received an honorable discharge or a certificate of satisfactory completion of service.

    (b)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a public institution of higher education shall grant priority registration for courses to an eligible service member.

    (c)    The priority registration requirement under subsection (b) of this section:

        (1)    Applies only within 15 years after the eligible service member was last on active duty; and

        (2)    Does not apply after an eligible service member’s fourth academic year.

    (d)    Each public institution of higher education shall adopt policies necessary to implement this section.