Higher Education - Loan Repayment and Scholarships for Correctional Officers

Summary

The bill expands Maryland’s existing loan assistance and scholarship programs to include correctional officers, letting them receive tuition loan repayment and scholarship aid if they meet education and service requirements. It applies to officers who earn a degree from a Maryland public college or university and commit to at least five years of service within eight years after graduation. The change is intended to broaden support for public‑safety personnel and aid recruitment and retention.

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