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PS 893

Para enmendar el Artículo 1 de la Ley Núm. 263-1998, según enmendada, a fin de establecer que la concesión de becas por concepto del pago de matrícula al cónyuge supérstite, mientras se mantenga en estado de viudez, y a los hijos menores (21) años; y a aquellos mayores de veinticinco (25) años, que estuvieren cursando estudios post-secundarios, de policías estatales o municipales fallecidos, será en un cien (100%) por ciento.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico bill mandates 100% tuition scholarships for surviving spouses and children of deceased police officers pursuing post-secondary education.

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Bill Summary · PS 893

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 893 amends Law 263-1998 to expand educational scholarship benefits for families of deceased state and municipal police officers. The bill mandates 100% tuition coverage for surviving spouses (while remaining widowed), children under 21, and children over 25 who are pursuing post-secondary education.

Why is this important

This legislation directly affects the financial security and educational access of police families who have lost a breadwinner. It represents a policy decision about how Puerto Rico honors and supports dependents of public safety personnel, with real budgetary implications for the government's scholarship program.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: Expanding to 100% coverage increases government expenditure; the bill does not specify funding source or budget allocation for this expansion
  • Age limit inconsistency: The distinction between children under 21 and those over 25 (with no coverage specified for ages 21-25) may create gaps or appear arbitrary
  • Widow/widower gender-neutral language: The bill specifies "cónyuge supérstite" (surviving spouse), but implementation details regarding same-sex spouses or remarriage restrictions should be clarified
  • Scope definition: It's unclear whether "post-secondary education" includes all higher education institutions or only accredited universities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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