HB3439

Modifies provisions relating to eligibility of firefighters for a program that provides free college tuition for public safety personnel

Introduced·2/25/26
Introduced Text

HB3439 modifies eligibility for free college tuition for public safety personnel in Missouri.

HB3439 changes the eligibility criteria for public safety personnel to receive free college tuition in Missouri. The bill specifies that public safety personnel, including firefighters, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians, must be employed full-time or be volunteer firefighters to qualify. It also allows legal dependents of public safety personnel with at least ten years of service to receive tuition awards. The bill establishes the Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Fund to manage these awards and outlines the process for applying and receiving the awards.

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Where it stands

Current
Crime and Public Safety Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 21

12:00 PM

Crime and Public Safety Hearing

History

Apr 21

House

Public Hearing Completed (H)

Apr 7

House

Referred: Crime and Public Safety(H)

Feb 26

House

Read Second Time (H)