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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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Additional Information
EdCOPS Act of 2024
Print number: S 4450
Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
Process start date: 2024-06-04