Education, Higher - As introduced, waives, for the dependent child of a law enforcement officer or firefighter who was killed or who died as a direct result of injuries received while performing their official duties, the tuition and fees charged by the public institution of higher education at which the dependent child is enrolled as a student. - Amends TCA Title 49.

Summary

The bill lets a dependent child under 23 whose parent was a law‑enforcement officer or firefighter killed on duty attend a Tennessee public college without paying tuition, maintenance, activity, or registration fees. Eligibility requires proof of the parent’s death in the line of duty and the child must be a full‑time student. The waiver continues until the child earns a degree, reaches 135 credit hours, or attempts 150 credit hours.

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