Public Safety Amendment Moves Forward in Budget Making Process

From The Office of Senator Ryan Fattman: State Senator Ryan C. Fattman (R-Webster) announced his amendment benefiting the surviving family members of public safety officials killed in the line of duty, which passed the State Senate yesterday, will now move forward in the state budget making process.

“An Amendment pertaining to Tuition and Fee Waiver for Children of Public Safety Officials Killed in the Line of Duty” was passed successfully Tuesday in the State Senate potentially securing waivers for higher education costs for the children and spouses of officials killed on duty.

Amendment #202 expands on language which previously created a public service scholarship program that provides assistance to children and spouses of certain veterans and public employees for tuition at public or independent institutions of higher education in the commonwealth to pursue undergraduate studies.

”I am appreciative of the State Senate moving this amendment forward,” said Fattman. “Brave men and women who serve our communities know their work and dedication to public safety could lead them to make the ultimate sacrifice. Our police officers and their families should know the Commonwealth supports and appreciates their service.”

For more information on the amendment please contact Senator Ryan Fattman’s office at 617-722-1420.

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