MS HB122

Expands the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Scholarship to include "first responders" defined as state and local law enforcement, fire department, emergency medical, emergency management, and public works personnel.

Provides eight-semester scholarships without cost (excluding books, food, supplies, and fees) to spouses and children of first responders killed in the line of duty or permanently and totally disabled from line-of-duty injuries.

Limits child eligibility to those under age 23 on the first day of each semester, with exceptions for those whose education was interrupted after beginning the scholarship program.

Requires scholarship renewal based on making steady academic progress and maintaining a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale each academic year.

Establishes verification procedures requiring documents from supervisor/employer, physician (for disability claims), and government agencies to qualify applicants; takes effect July 1, 2020.