HB787

Scholarship for spouses and children of first responders killed or disabled in the line of duty.

Mississippi House Bill 787 establishes a scholarship for spouses and children of first responders killed in the line of duty or permanently disabled due to injuries sustained in the line of duty. The scholarship covers tuition at any state-supported college or university in Mississippi. The bill defines first responders as state and local law enforcement personnel, fire department personnel, emergency medical personnel, emergency management personnel, and public works personnel. The scholarship is valid for eight semesters, contingent on maintaining a 2.5 GPA.