Bill > SB285

This bill expands the Maryland Police Officers and Probation Agents Scholarship Program to include correctional officers, meaning individuals working as correctional officers will now be eligible for tuition assistance to pursue degrees that will further their careers. The program, which provides financial aid for students attending public colleges or community colleges in Maryland, requires recipients to commit to a "service obligation," which is defined as working in a qualifying role, now including correctional officer, for at least five years within eight years after graduation. The bill also clarifies that a "correctional officer" is defined by another section of Maryland law concerning correctional services. This change aims to support and encourage individuals in these public safety roles to further their education and careers within the state.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0285?ys=2026RS