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This bill establishes the Public Safety Officer Education Assistance Program to improve recruitment and retention of law enforcement officers by providing educational financial assistance. Specifically, the bill allows eligible public safety officers who have served with a single employer for at least 8 years and commit to 4 more years of service to receive financial assistance for higher education. Officers can also transfer their educational benefits to their children. The financial assistance will be calculated similarly to veterans' educational benefits and is limited to 45 months of full-time education or a proportional amount for part-time programs. Children receiving transferred benefits must be under 27 years old. The Attorney General will manage the program, review applications, and create regulations, including a sliding scale to prioritize assistance for those with financial need. To continue receiving benefits, participants must maintain satisfactory academic progress at their educational institution. The program aims to support career development and educational opportunities for public safety officers and their families by helping them pursue higher education while maintaining their commitment to public service.

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