The bill amends Section 45-19-4.1 of the General Laws concerning the tuition benefits for the children and spouses of police officers who are killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. The new legal language specifies that the section is now titled "Tuition to children of police officers dying or disabled as a result of service." It outlines that the state will cover tuition costs for the children and spouses of deceased or disabled police officers attending state-operated colleges, provided the children are between the ages of sixteen and twenty-one and that the aid is available for a maximum of four years.

Additionally, the bill removes the previous definition of "totally and permanently disabled," which described it as an impairment that makes it impossible to continuously follow a gainful occupation. This change simplifies the eligibility criteria for tuition benefits, allowing for a broader interpretation of disability without the need for a specific definition. The act will take effect immediately upon passage.