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SB 336

Educational Dollars for Duty Program

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kristen Arrington

Florida SB 336 proposed educational funding for military service members but died in appropriations committee without securing budget allocation despite initial committee approval.

Died in Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
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Bill Summary · SB 336

Legislative bill overview

SB 336, the Educational Dollars for Duty Program, proposes a state-funded scholarship or educational benefit mechanism for military service members or veterans in Florida. The bill passed its initial committee review unanimously but ultimately died in the appropriations process, failing to secure funding allocation despite military affairs committee support.

Why is this important

Educational benefits for military personnel affect recruitment, retention, and transition support for service members—issues with both fiscal and social implications. The bill's failure to advance reflects broader tensions between supporting veteran populations and competing state budget priorities during appropriations cycles.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal cost and budgeting competition: The bill died in appropriations, suggesting funding concerns or competing priorities for limited state resources
  • Program design and eligibility: The bill's specific eligibility requirements, benefit amounts, and target population (active duty, veterans, or both) were not detailed in available records, making cost-benefit assessment difficult
  • State versus federal responsibility: Questions about whether educational support for military personnel is a state or federal government responsibility, given existing federal GI Bill programs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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