HB 448·LA·house
STUDENT/LOANS-SCHOLARSHP: Authorizes scholarships provided for firefighters and police officers injured in the line of duty and spouses of firefighters and police officers injured or killed in the line of duty to be used for any postgraduate degree (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Signed into LawFiled Feb 26, 2026
Sponsor: Roy Adams (D)
Latest Action
Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 646.
Jun 1, 2026
Summary
The law lets police officers and firefighters who are injured on duty, as well as the spouses of those injured or killed, attend college or university without paying tuition, fees, or room and board. Recipients must enroll full‑time, keep a C average, and will receive a $250 per‑semester allowance for books, all funded from the state’s general fund.
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