Plain English Breakdown
The bill status shows 'Passed Legislature' but also lists a recent action of being 'Recommitted in Senate,' which may indicate further review is needed before final enactment.
Tuition Grants for Spouses of Fallen or Disabled First Responders
This bill amends Georgia law to provide tuition grants to the spouses of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and prison guards who are killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.
What This Bill Does
- Amends state education laws regarding existing grant programs for children of first responders.
- Provides a new option for tuition grants specifically for eligible spouses.
- Establishes definitions for law enforcement officers, firefighters, and prison guards within this context.
- Sets eligibility rules based on the officer being killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.
Who It Names or Affects
- Spouses of law enforcement officers who were killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty
- Spouses of firefighters who were killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty
- Spouses of prison guards who were killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty
Terms To Know
- Line of duty
- The time when a worker is performing their official job tasks, as referenced by the bill's eligibility requirements.
- Permanently disabled
- A condition specified in the bill that qualifies an officer for this grant program if it occurs while working.
Limits and Unknowns
- The provided text does not state how much money each grant will be worth.
- It is unclear from the summary which specific schools or types of degrees qualify for this aid.
- The official effective date has not been set in the provided information.