Bill
S 5946
Overview: Bill Number: S 5946, Title: Enacts the "Technical Sergeant Joseph G. Lemm tuition benefit act", Status: REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE, Introduced: March 04, 2025Purpo
Overview: Bill Number: S 5946, Title: Enacts the "Technical Sergeant Joseph G. Lemm tuition benefit act", Status: REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE, Introduced: March 04, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to establish the "Technical Sergeant Joseph G. Lemm Tuition Benefit Act," which would provide tuition assistance for the children and spouses of members of the armed forces who were killed or died from injuries sustained in the line of duty.
Key Provisions:
- Provides tuition assistance for the children and spouses of members of the armed forces who were killed or died from injuries sustained in the line of duty
- Covers the cost of tuition, fees, and room and board at public colleges and universities within the state
- Establishes eligibility criteria and application procedures for the tuition benefit program
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would primarily benefit the children and spouses of members of the armed forces who were killed or died from injuries sustained in the line of duty. It could help ease the financial burden of higher education for these families and honor the sacrifice of their loved ones.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been reported and committed to the Finance committee, and its next steps in the legislative process are pending.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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