Rhode Island H7157 removes the definition of "totally and permanently disabled" for college tuition benefits for police officers.

Rhode Island H7157 removes the definition of "totally and permanently disabled" from the law that provides college tuition paid by the state to the spouse and children of active police officers who are killed or disabled during duty. This change affects the eligibility criteria for these tuition benefits, potentially expanding the group of beneficiaries. The benefits are available to children aged 16 to 21 and spouses attending the University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College, or any other state-operated college, for up to four years.

Rhode Island H7157 removes the definition of "totally and permanently disabled" for college tuition benefits for police officers.

Rhode Island H7157 removes the definition of "totally and permanently disabled" from the law that provides college tuition paid by the state to the spouse and children of active police officers who are killed or disabled during duty. This change affects the eligibility criteria for these tuition benefits, potentially expanding the group of beneficiaries. The benefits are available to children aged 16 to 21 and spouses attending the University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College, or any other state-operated college, for up to four years.