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NH SB153

Establishing a law enforcement officers, professional firefighters, and emergency medical technicians career development, recruitment, and retention program and making an appropriation therefor.


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Introduced
01/20/2023
In Committee
03/22/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/28/2024

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill establishes a first responder career development, recruitment, and retention program in the community college system, and makes an appropriation for the program.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a first responder career development, recruitment, and retention program in the New Hampshire community college system. The program will provide reimbursement for one course per semester, including required fees, for law enforcement officers, professional firefighters, and emergency medical technicians pursuing a degree at a community college. The bill also provides full reimbursement for the cost of the New Hampshire Fire Academy for graduates upon employment by a New Hampshire fire service. The program is overseen by a committee composed of various stakeholders, and $2 million is appropriated in the first year to fund the program, with up to $1.75 million for course reimbursement and up to $250,000 for Fire Academy cost reimbursement.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

Pending Motion OT3rdg; 03/30/2023; Senate Journal 12 (on 03/30/2023)

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