Public Service Educational Assistance Act

This bill would require the Secretary of Education to create a program that pays for college or job-training costs for dependents of certain public service workers. Eligible workers are full-time first responders, public school educators or teachers, and social workers who have at least 20 years of total service. The program would cover tuition, fees, and course materials at public colleges or public training programs in a state where the dependent qualifies for in-state tuition, for up to 4 academic years. Payments would go to participating schools, could be combined with other student aid, would not count as income for other benefits, and would be exempt from federal income tax. The law would take effect 1 year after it is enacted.

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Sponsors

• Cory A. Booker Democrat sponsor
• 0 cosponsors