The EdCOPS Act of 2024 creates a new federal education assistance program for public safety officers employed by state, local, tribal, and regional law enforcement agencies. To qualify, officers must have served for at least eight years with their current employer and commit to continuing employment for four more years after applying for benefits. The program provides direct financial assistance for higher education, covering up to 45 months of full-time study or the equivalent part-time duration, with priority given to applicants with greater financial need. Eligible officers can also transfer their benefits to their children, who can receive assistance until age 27. The bill authorizes whatever funding is necessary to implement the program, with the Attorney General responsible for establishing application requirements and regulations.
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