Florida H0019 expands the Educational Dollars for Duty program to provide tuition assistance to spouses and children of active Florida National Guard.

Florida H0019, the Educational Dollars for Duty Program Expansion Act, sets aside $500,000 annually to fund up to 50% of tuition costs for spouses and children of active Florida National Guard members. The Department of Military Affairs oversees the program, which includes guidelines for eligibility, course authorization, and restitution for noncompliance. Active Guard members must maintain good standing and satisfactory participation to qualify. The program also covers textbook and instructional material costs, with priority given to deployed members.

Florida H0019 expands the Educational Dollars for Duty program to provide tuition assistance to spouses and children of active Florida National Guard.

Florida H0019, the Educational Dollars for Duty Program Expansion Act, sets aside $500,000 annually to fund up to 50% of tuition costs for spouses and children of active Florida National Guard members. The Department of Military Affairs oversees the program, which includes guidelines for eligibility, course authorization, and restitution for noncompliance. Active Guard members must maintain good standing and satisfactory participation to qualify. The program also covers textbook and instructional material costs, with priority given to deployed members.