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Education Assistance Program for Public Safety Officers and Their Families.

This law establishes a new financial aid program for higher education, benefiting public safety officers (police, fire, etc.) and their children. The goal is to improve recruitment and retention by encouraging experienced officers to commit to long-term service. Officers must serve at least 8 years and commit to an additional 4 years of service to qualify for the benefit.
Key points
Experienced officers (minimum 8 years of service with one employer) can receive up to 45 months of financial assistance for higher education.
Officers can transfer all or part of this educational benefit to their child (who must use it before age 27).
The program prioritizes applicants based on financial need using a sliding scale mechanism.
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Print number: 118_HR_9180
Sponsor: Rep. Caraveo, Yadira [D-CO-8]
Process start date: 2024-07-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

EdCOPS Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9180.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Experienced officers (minimum 8 years of service with one employer) can receive up to 45 months of financial assistance for higher education.
  • Officers can transfer all or part of this educational benefit to their child (who must use it before age 27).
  • The program prioritizes applicants based on financial need using a sliding scale mechanism.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Caraveo, Yadira [D-CO-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Security Education Labor