The bill, titled the "Educational Dollars for Duty Program Expansion Act," aims to enhance the existing Educational Dollars for Duty program by creating a new section in the Florida Statutes and transferring certain subsections from an existing section. It mandates that the program allocate $500,000 annually to provide tuition assistance for spouses and children of active members of the Florida National Guard, with the possibility of increasing this amount as deemed necessary by the Legislature. The Department of Military Affairs is tasked with overseeing the implementation and enforcement of this program, including establishing procedures for verifying eligibility and distributing funds.

Additionally, the bill outlines the eligibility criteria for members of the Florida National Guard to receive educational assistance, which includes being an active drilling member in good standing and maintaining satisfactory participation throughout the academic term. It also specifies penalties for noncompliance with program requirements, such as reimbursement obligations if a member fails to meet participation standards. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.