Senate Bill 717 establishes the second week of November as Veterans Benefits Education Week in Wisconsin. The purpose of this designated week is to inform veterans about the benefits available to them and to assist them in maximizing their use of these benefits. The bill mandates that the governor issue an annual proclamation to recognize this week, emphasizing the various benefits to which veterans are entitled.

To implement this, the bill creates a new section in the statutes, specifically 14.16 (9r), which outlines the observance of Veterans Benefits Education Week. This section specifies that the week will begin on Sunday and end on Saturday, with November 11 falling within that timeframe. The annual proclamation by the governor will serve to highlight the importance of these benefits for veterans.