The proposed bill, titled the Educational Dollars for Duty Program Expansion Act, aims to enhance the existing Educational Dollars for Duty program by providing tuition assistance specifically for 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 to cover up to 50 percent of tuition costs for these family members, 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 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 Adjutant General is responsible for developing the education assistance program for eligible National Guard members, which includes guidelines for eligibility, course approval, and penalties for noncompliance. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.