The bill amends the "Police officer's and fire fighter's survivor tuition grant act" to expand eligibility for tuition grants to include the children and surviving spouses of Michigan medical examiners who are killed in the line of duty, in addition to police officers and fire fighters. The title of the act is updated to reflect this change, and various definitions within the act are revised to incorporate medical examiners. For instance, the definitions of "child," "eligible student," and "line of duty" now include references to medical examiners, ensuring that the provisions apply equally to all three professions.

Additionally, the bill outlines the administration of the survivor tuition grant program, detailing the eligibility criteria for applicants, including residency requirements and the need for certification from the financial aid officer at the state institution of higher education. The amount of the grant is determined based on the eligible student's tuition expenses after accounting for other forms of financial aid. The department is tasked with reporting annually to the legislature on the number of grants awarded and the total disbursed, ensuring transparency and accountability in the program's implementation.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 390.1241