Bill > S1783

This bill establishes a new career incentive pay program for Massachusetts State Police officers designed to promote education and diversity within the department. The program offers base salary increases to full-time officers based on their educational achievements, with points awarded for semester hours, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and master's or law degrees from accredited institutions. Specifically, officers can receive a 10% salary increase for 60 points (equivalent to an associate degree), a 20% increase for 120 points (a bachelor's degree), and a 25% increase for 150 points (a master's or law degree). To be eligible, candidates must graduate from an accredited degree program or law school, with the aim of ensuring diverse educational backgrounds among current and future officers. The bill explicitly states that this program does not apply to officers already receiving educational incentive pay through other existing programs, and all semester credits and degrees will be considered regardless of when an officer was appointed, helping to create more equitable opportunities for career advancement and professional development within the Massachusetts State Police.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1783