The proposed bill, titled the Educational Dollars for Duty Program Expansion Act, aims to enhance the existing Educational Dollars for Duty program by providing financial assistance for tuition to the spouses and children of active members of the Florida National Guard. The bill mandates that $500,000 of existing funds be set aside each fiscal year for this purpose, with the possibility for the Legislature to increase this amount as necessary. The Department of Military Affairs is tasked with overseeing the implementation and enforcement of this new provision, including establishing procedures for verifying eligibility and distributing funds.

Additionally, the bill transfers and renumbers existing subsections of section 250.10 of the Florida Statutes to section 250.101, while amending the language to reflect the new program structure. The amendments include detailed guidelines for eligibility, application requirements, and the types of educational support available, such as tuition for accredited courses and industry certification training. The bill emphasizes the importance of supporting National Guard families, particularly during deployments, and aims to provide significant educational relief to these individuals. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.