Bill > H2651

This bill establishes a new career incentive pay program for Massachusetts State Police officers designed to promote educational advancement and increase recruitment diversity. The program offers base salary increases based on academic achievement, with officers earning points for semester hours and degrees from accredited institutions. Specifically, officers can receive a 10% base 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, with the goal of ensuring diverse educational backgrounds among current and future officers. The program does not apply to officers already receiving educational incentive pay under other existing programs. By offering these financial incentives, the bill aims to encourage ongoing education and attract a more diverse pool of candidates to the Massachusetts State Police, while addressing perceived equity issues within the department's compensation structure.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2651