HB1527--FASTTRACKPROGRAM SPONSOR: Christ Thisbilldefines"publicsafetypersonnel"toincludeanypolice officer,firefighter,paramedic,emergencymedicaldispatcher, emergencymedicaltechnician,oradvancedemergencymedical technicianwhoistrainedandauthorizedbylaworruletorender emergencymedicalassistanceortreatment. Thecurrent"FastTrackWorkforceIncentiveGrant"providesgrants fortuitionandfeesforeligiblestudentsmeetingspecific eligibilityandincomerequirements. Thebilladdspublicsafety personnelandpersonnel'sdependentstotheeligiblestudents withoutincomerestrictions.