Adjusts retirement and disability benefits for dependents of West Virginia State Police officers.

This bill modifies the retirement and disability benefits for dependents of West Virginia State Police officers. It aims to align the benefits for dependents of officers who retire due to disability with those who retire after 20 years of service without disability. The changes include adjustments to the annual payments to surviving spouses and dependent children, as well as the establishment of a scholarship fund for dependent children. The bill specifies that the scholarship, up to $7,500 per year, will cover tuition, room and board, books, fees, and other educational costs.

Adjusts retirement and disability benefits for dependents of West Virginia State Police officers.

This bill modifies the retirement and disability benefits for dependents of West Virginia State Police officers. It aims to align the benefits for dependents of officers who retire due to disability with those who retire after 20 years of service without disability. The changes include adjustments to the annual payments to surviving spouses and dependent children, as well as the establishment of a scholarship fund for dependent children. The bill specifies that the scholarship, up to $7,500 per year, will cover tuition, room and board, books, fees, and other educational costs.