Bill > LB335

This bill modifies the definition of "child" in the In the Line of Duty Dependent Education Act to expand eligibility for education benefits. Currently, the act defines a child as a resident or nonresident of Nebraska who is the child by birth or adoption of a Nebraska law enforcement officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty. The bill proposes to add "stepchild" to this definition, which means that stepchildren of law enforcement officers or firefighters who are killed in the line of duty would now be eligible for the education benefit. The act provides educational support for dependents of Nebraska law enforcement officers and firefighters who die while performing their official duties. By including stepchildren, the bill broadens the scope of who can receive these educational benefits, potentially helping more families of fallen first responders access support for higher education. The education benefit, established under section 85-2304, can be used at community colleges, state colleges, and state universities in Nebraska to cover tuition and fees for associate or baccalaureate degree programs.

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