Senate Sponsors: SILVERSTEIN-DUDYCZ-MUNOZ-OBAMA. Short description: HIGHER ED-POL-FIRE SURVIVORS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Provides that a beneficiary of a police officer or fire officer survivor grant is entitled to full payment of room and board costs in addition to tuition and fees. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status