Maryland SB285 establishes a scholarship program for students pursuing careers as correctional officers.

Maryland SB285 creates the Maryland Police Officers, Probation Agents, and Correctional Officers Scholarship Program. This program provides tuition assistance to students enrolled in degree programs that would further their intent to become police officers, probation agents, or correctional officers after graduation. Recipients must agree to work as a police officer, probation agent, or correctional officer for at least eight years after graduation. The Office of the Governor is tasked with selecting eligible students and publicizing the scholarship availability.

Maryland SB285 establishes a scholarship program for students pursuing careers as correctional officers.

Maryland SB285 creates the Maryland Police Officers, Probation Agents, and Correctional Officers Scholarship Program. This program provides tuition assistance to students enrolled in degree programs that would further their intent to become police officers, probation agents, or correctional officers after graduation. Recipients must agree to work as a police officer, probation agent, or correctional officer for at least eight years after graduation. The Office of the Governor is tasked with selecting eligible students and publicizing the scholarship availability.