The bill amends Section 45-19-4.1 of the General Laws concerning tuition benefits for the children of police officers who are killed or disabled as a result of their service. It establishes that the state will cover tuition costs for these individuals attending state-operated colleges and universities, provided they enroll between the ages of sixteen and twenty-one, and the aid is available for a maximum of four years.

Additionally, the bill removes the definition of "totally and permanently disabled," which previously specified that such a condition must make it impossible for an individual to engage in gainful employment. This change simplifies the eligibility criteria for tuition assistance without the need for a specific definition of disability. The act will take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
782: 45-19-4.1