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Education Aid for Public Safety Officers and Their Families.

This bill establishes a new financial assistance program for higher education aimed at public safety officers (like police and firefighters) and their children. The goal is to boost recruitment and retention of experienced personnel. Officers with at least 8 years of service can receive up to 45 months of educational support, provided they commit to serving for an additional 4 years.
Key points
Officers with 8 years of service can receive financial aid for their own education or transfer the benefit to their children (up to age 27).
The assistance covers a maximum of 45 months of full-time education and requires a commitment to remain employed for an additional 4 years.
Regulations will prioritize funding for applicants who demonstrate the greatest financial need.
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Print number: 118_S_4450
Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
Process start date: 2024-06-04
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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_S_4450.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-06-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Officers with 8 years of service can receive financial aid for their own education or transfer the benefit to their children (up to age 27).
  • The assistance covers a maximum of 45 months of full-time education and requires a commitment to remain employed for an additional 4 years.
  • Regulations will prioritize funding for applicants who demonstrate the greatest financial need.
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 Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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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