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New Georgia bill provides tuition grants to families of fallen first responders
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — New legislation signed by Governor Brian Kemp will provide tuition grants to any public university in the state of Georgia for the families of public safety workers and educators who die or are permanently injured while serving their communities.
Georgia Senate Bill 20 applies to the children and spouses of law enforcement officers,firefighters, emergency medical technicians, highway emergency response operators, prisonguards, public school employees and teachers.
The passing of the bill will help the 200 Club of the Coastal Empire continue their work to support the families left behind when a loved one dies or is permanently injured while working to serve others.
Jeff Jepson, chairman of the 200 Club said, 'The 200 Club is the first responder for our firstresponders. When the worst happens to families, this legislation will fund up to $18,000 a yearfor four years, totaling $72,000, for tuition in approved schools for the children and spouses ofthese professionals who serve our communities.'
SB20 will alleviate the financial burden on donors and supporters of the 200 Club as the cost of funding education for dependents continues to grow. Since 2001, the 200 Club has covered the college tuition costs for 26 spouses and children of first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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