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This bill requires public higher education institutions in Montana to reimburse students for specific medical costs related to COVID-19 vaccinations that were mandated for campus attendance. Students must submit a detailed request to their institution that includes their vaccination record proving it was required for attendance, medical documentation of specific vaccine-related health conditions (such as myocarditis, pericarditis, thrombosis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, or other conditions determined by the Board of Regents), and records of associated medical expenses. The reimbursable medical costs include not only direct medical treatment expenses but also wages or income lost due to illness caused by these conditions. The bill applies to students who attended a public higher education institution at any point after January 20, 2020, and is effective immediately upon passage. By creating this provision, the bill aims to provide financial support to students who experienced adverse health effects from COVID-19 vaccinations that were required for their educational participation.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC3236