Bill > S1759

This bill establishes a new career incentive pay program for Massachusetts State Police officers designed to encourage education and promote diversity within the department. The program offers base salary increases based on educational achievements, with points awarded for semester hours and 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 (equivalent to a bachelor's degree), and a 25% increase for 150 points (equivalent to a master's or law degree). To be eligible, candidates must graduate from an accredited degree program or law school and pass the Massachusetts bar exam. The program aims to incentivize officers to further their education and create opportunities for candidates with diverse educational backgrounds. Importantly, the bill notes that officers already receiving career incentive pay for educational degrees under existing programs or laws will not be eligible for this new program. This initiative represents an effort to enhance the professional development and educational standards of the Massachusetts State Police while promoting recruitment diversity.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1759