Expands eligibility of tuition benefits for eligible children and surviving spouses of certain public safety workers.
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- Introduced
- Passed General Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill increases access to tuition benefits for children and surviving spouses who are dependents of public safety workers. Specifically, it expands the existing eligibility criteria to include a broader range of public safety professions and clarifies the definition of ‘eligible child’ to encompass those who were dependent on the worker at the time of their death. The bill aims to provide greater educational support to families of individuals who serve in public safety roles. It also clarifies that surviving spouses are eligible for tuition benefits.
Key provisions
- Expands eligibility to include a wider range of public safety professions.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘eligible child’ to include dependents at the time of the worker’s death.
- Extends tuition benefits to surviving spouses.
- Addresses specific requirements for qualifying dependents.
- Provides for the administration of these benefits by the Higher Education Student Assistance Fund.
Who is affected
- Children of public safety workers
- Surviving spouses of public safety workers
- Public safety workers (police officers, firefighters, etc.)
- Higher Education Student Assistance Fund
- Students seeking tuition assistance
Notable changes
- Broadens the definition of ‘public safety worker’ to include more professions.
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