CHAPTER 295

295.01 Children of deceased or disabled veterans; spouses of deceased or disabled servicemembers; education.

(1) It is hereby declared to be the policy of the state to provide educational opportunity at state expense for dependent children either of whose parents entered the Armed Forces and:

(2) It is also the declared policy of this state to provide educational opportunity at state expense for spouses of deceased or disabled servicemembers.

(3) Sections 295.03, 295.04, 295.05, and 1009.40 shall apply.

(4) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules for administering this section.

History. — s. 1, ch. 20966, 1941; s. 1, ch. 21655, 1943; s. 1, ch. 28195, 1953; s. 1, ch. 67-455; s. 16, ch. 69-180; s. 1, ch. 82-93; s. 2, ch. 83-71; s. 12, ch. 84-114; s. 11, ch. 87-356; s. 21, ch. 88-290; s. 25, ch. 89-207; s. 6, ch. 93-268; s. 20, ch. 95-143; s. 6, ch. 2000-294; s. 948, ch. 2002-387; s. 6, ch. 2004-230; s. 1, ch. 2005-127; s. 1, ch. 2006-244.

295.015 Children of prisoners of war and persons missing in action; education.

(1) It is hereby declared to be the policy of the state to provide educational opportunity at state expense for dependent children either of whose parents has been classified as a prisoner of war or missing in action in the service of the Armed Forces of the United States or in the capacity of civilian personnel captured while serving with the consent or authorization of the United States Government.

Such educational opportunity shall be provided until such time as the parent so classified is returned alive or the parent’s remains are recovered; provided that, in order to be eligible, the parents of such children must have been residents of the state for 1 year preceding the event that led to the parent’s classification as a prisoner of war or missing in action by the United States Government.

(2) The provisions of ss. 295.03, 295.04, 295.05, and 1009.40 shall apply.

History. — s. 2, ch. 72-346; s. 2, ch. 82-93; s. 13, ch. 84-114; s. 26, ch. 89-207; s. 21, ch. 95-143; s. 243, ch. 95-148; s. 949, ch. 2002-387; s. 1, ch. 2007-168.

295.016 Children of servicemembers who died or became disabled in Operation Eagle Claw.

(1) It is hereby declared to be a policy of the state to provide educational opportunity at state expense for the dependent children of any servicemember who died or suffered a service-connected 100-percent total and permanent disability rating for compensation as determined by the Veterans Administration, or who has been determined to have a service-connected total and permanent disability rating of 100 percent and is in receipt of disability retirement pay from any branch of the United States Armed Services, in the Iranian rescue mission known as Operation Eagle Claw, which servicemember was residing in the state on April 25, 1980.

A certified copy of a death certificate, a valid identification card issued by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs in accordance with s. 295.17, a letter certifying the service-connected 100-percent total and permanent disability rating for compensation from the Veterans Administration, or a letter certifying the service-connected total and permanent disability rating of 100 percent for retirement pay from any branch of the United States Armed Services shall be prima facie evidence of the fact that the dependent children of the servicemember are eligible for such benefits.

(2) The provisions of ss. 295.03, 295.04, 295.05, and 1009.40 shall apply.

History. — s. 1, ch. 81-275; s. 3, ch. 83-71; s. 12, ch. 87-356; s. 22, ch. 88-290; s. 27, ch. 89-207; s. 244, ch. 95-148; s. 950, ch. 2002-387.

295.017 Children of servicemembers who died or became disabled in the Lebanon and Grenada military arenas; educational opportunity.

(1) It is hereby declared to be the policy of the state to provide educational opportunity at state expense for the dependent children of any servicemember who died or suffered a service-connected 100-percent total and permanent disability rating for compensation as determined by the Veterans Administration, or who has been determined to have a service-connected total and permanent disability rating of 100 percent and is in receipt of disability retirement pay from any branch of the United States Armed Services, while participating in a Multinational Peace Keeping Force in Lebanon during the period from September 17, 1982, through February 3, 1984, inclusive, or as a participant in Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada during the period from October 23, 1983, through November 2, 1983, inclusive, which servicemember was residing in the state during those periods of military action.

A certified copy of a death certificate, a valid identification card issued in accordance with the provisions of s. 295.17, a letter certifying the service-connected 100-percent total and permanent disability rating for compensation from the Veterans Administration, or a letter certifying the service-connected total and permanent disability rating of 100 percent for retirement pay from any branch of the United States Armed Services shall be prima facie evidence of the fact that the dependent children of the servicemember are eligible for such benefits.

(2) The provisions of ss. 295.03, 295.04, 295.05, and 1009.40 shall apply.

History. — s. 1, ch. 86-177; s. 13, ch. 87-356; s. 28, ch. 89-207; s. 245, ch. 95-148; s. 951, ch. 2002-387.

295.018 Children of servicemembers who died in Newfoundland air tragedy; educational opportunity.

(1) It is hereby declared to be the policy of the state to provide educational opportunity at state expense for the dependent children of those servicemembers killed in the crash of a military transport airplane in Gander, Newfoundland, on December 12, 1985, while returning from Mideast peacekeeping duties in the Sinai Desert, which servicemembers entered the military service from this state. A certified copy of a death certificate shall be prima facie evidence of the fact that the dependent children of the servicemembers are eligible for such benefits.

(2) The provisions of ss. 295.03, 295.04, 295.05, and 1009.40 shall apply.

History. — s. 2, ch. 86-177; s. 29, ch. 89-207; s. 246, ch. 95-148; s. 952, ch. 2002-387.

295.0185 Children of deceased or disabled military personnel who die or become disabled in Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom; educational opportunity.

(1) It is declared to be the policy of the state to provide educational opportunity at state expense for the dependent children of those military personnel who die or suffer a service-connected 100-percent total and permanent disability rating for compensation as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, or who are determined to have a service-connected total and permanent disability rating of 100 percent and are in receipt of disability retirement pay from any branch of the United States Armed Services, while participating in Operation Enduring Freedom, which began on October 7, 2001, or while participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom, which began on March 19, 2003, if such military personnel have been residents of the state during the period of military action.

A certified copy of a death certificate, a valid identification card issued in accordance with the provisions of s. 295.17, a letter certifying the service-connected 100-percent total and permanent disability rating for compensation from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, or a letter certifying the service-connected total and permanent disability rating of 100 percent for retirement pay from any branch of the United States Armed Services is prima facie evidence that the dependent children of such military personnel are eligible for educational benefits.

(2) Sections 295.03, 295.04, 295.05, and 1009.40 apply.

History. — s. 1, ch. 2002-279; s. 25, ch. 2003-1; s. 2, ch. 2005-127.

295.019 Children of servicemembers who died in U.S.S. Stark attack.

(1) It is hereby declared to be state policy to provide educational opportunity at state expense for the dependent children of those servicemembers killed in the Iraqi missile attack on the U.S.S. Stark in the Persian Gulf on May 17, 1987, which servicemembers claimed Florida as their home of record on the date of the attack.

(2) The provisions of ss. 295.03, 295.04, 295.05, and 1009.40 shall apply.

History. — s. 32, ch. 88-290; s. 18, ch. 90-302; s. 247, ch. 95-148; s. 953, ch. 2002-387.

295.0195 Children of deceased or disabled military personnel who died or became disabled in the Mideast Persian Gulf military arena during hostilities with Iraq or in the military action in Panama known as Operation Just Cause.

(1) It is hereby declared to be the policy of the state to provide educational opportunity at state expense for the dependent children of those military personnel who died or suffered a service-connected 100-percent total and permanent disability rating for compensation as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, or who have been determined to have a service-connected total and permanent disability rating of 100 percent and are in receipt of disability retirement pay from any branch of the United States Armed Forces, while participating in the Mideast Persian Gulf arena during hostilities with Iraq, which began as Operation Desert Shield on August 5, 1990, through cessation of those hostilities, inclusive, or while participating in the military action in Panama known as Operation Just Cause during December 1989, if such military personnel were residents of the state during the period of military action.

A certified copy of a death certificate, a valid identification card issued in accordance with the provisions of s. 295.17, a letter certifying the service-connected 100-percent total and permanent disability rating for compensation from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, or a letter certifying the service-connected total and permanent disability rating of 100 percent for retirement pay from any branch of the United States Armed Forces shall be prima facie evidence of the fact that the dependent children of such military personnel are eligible for educational benefits.

(2) The provisions of ss. 295.03, 295.04, 295.05, and 1009.40 shall apply.

History. — s. 2, ch. 91-166; s. 7, ch. 93-268; s. 954, ch. 2002-387.

295.02 Use of funds; age, etc.

(1) Sums appropriated and expended to carry out the provisions of s. 295.01(1) may be used to pay tuition and registration fees, board, and room rent and to buy books and supplies for the children of deceased or disabled veterans or servicemembers, as defined and limited in s. 295.01, s. 295.016, s. 295.017, s. 295.018, s. 295.0185, s. 295.019, or s. 295.0195, or of parents classified as prisoners of war or missing in action, as defined and limited in s. 295.015, who are between the ages of 16 and 22 years and who are in attendance at an eligible postsecondary education institution as defined in s. 295.04.

Any child having entered upon a course of training or education under the provisions of this chapter, consisting of a course of not more than 4 years, and arriving at the age of 22 years before the completion of such course may continue the course and receive all benefits of the provisions of this

chapter until the course is completed.

(2) Sums appropriated and expended to carry out the provisions of s. 295.01(2) may be used to pay tuition and registration fees, board, and room rent and to buy books and supplies for the spouses of deceased or disabled veterans or servicemembers, as defined and limited in s. 295.01, who are enrolled at an eligible postsecondary education institution as defined in s. 295.04.

(3) Notwithstanding the benefits-disbursement provision in s. 295.04, such funds shall be applicable for up to 110 percent of the number of required credit hours of an initial baccalaureate degree or certificate program for which the student is enrolled.

(4) The Department of Education shall administer this educational program subject to regulations of the department.

History. — s. 2, ch. 20966, 1941; s. 1, ch. 63-124; s. 2, ch. 63-204; s. 17, ch. 69-180; ss. 15, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 70, ch. 72-221; s. 1, ch. 72-346; s. 1, ch. 74-211; s. 2, ch. 81-275; s. 139, ch. 83-217; s. 3, ch. 86-177; s. 3, ch. 91-166; s. 21, ch. 91-221; s. 248, ch. 95-148; s. 26, ch. 2004-357; s. 3, ch. 2005-127; s. 2, ch. 2006-244; s. 1, ch. 2010-155.

295.03 Minimum requirements.

History. — s. 3, ch. 20966, 1941; s. 3, ch. 82-93; s. 4, ch. 86-177; s. 249, ch. 95-148; s. 3, ch. 2006-244.

295.04 Appropriation; benefits.

(1) The sum necessary for the purposes of this

chapter shall be appropriated in the General Appropriations Act for each fiscal year, provided that no student shall receive an amount in excess of tuition and registration fees.

(2) As used in this section, the term “eligible postsecondary education institution” means an institution described in s. 1009.533.

(3)(

a) A student who is enrolled in a public eligible postsecondary education institution is eligible for an award equal to the amount required to pay tuition and registration fees or the amount specified in the General Appropriations Act.

(4) Only students in good standing in their respective institutions shall receive the benefits under this section.

History. — s. 4, ch. 20966, 1941; s. 38, ch. 26869, 1951; s. 2, ch. 63-124; s. 17, ch. 65-130; s. 18, ch. 69-180; s. 1, ch. 73-305; s. 2, ch. 74-211; s. 3, ch. 82-93; s. 5, ch. 86-177; s. 2, ch. 2010-155.

295.05 Admission; enrollment.

History. — s. 5, ch. 20966, 1941; s. 3, ch. 82-93; s. 6, ch. 86-177; s. 4, ch. 2006-244.

295.065 Legislative intent.

History. — s. 6, ch. 77-422; s. 1, ch. 98-33; s. 7, ch. 2014-1.

295.07 Preference in appointment and retention.

(1) The state and its political subdivisions shall give preference in appointment and retention in positions of employment to:

(2) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall adopt rules to ensure that veterans are given special consideration in the employing agency’s selection and retention processes.

The rules must include the award of point values as articulated in s. 295.08, if applicable, or, where point values are not relevant, must include procedures to ensure that veterans are given special consideration at each step of the employment selection process, unless the sponsoring governmental entity is a party to a collective bargaining agreement, in which case the collective bargaining agreement must comply within 90 days following ratification of a successor collective bargaining agreement or extension of any existing collective bargaining agreement.

(3) Preference in employment and retention may be given only to eligible persons who are described in subsection (1).

(4) The following positions are exempt from this section:

History. — s. 1, ch. 24201, 1947; s. 1, ch. 70-7; s. 1, ch. 77-422; s. 1, ch. 78-372; s. 1, ch. 80-370; s. 4, ch. 87-356; s. 1, ch. 89-323; s. 3, ch. 92-80; s. 2, ch. 98-33; s. 79, ch. 99-13; s. 1, ch. 2001-273; s. 2, ch. 2003-42; s. 42, ch. 2007-217; s. 41, ch. 2013-15; s. 8, ch. 2014-1.

295.08 Positions for which a numerically based selection process is used.

History. — s. 2, ch. 24201, 1947; s. 1, ch. 77-422; s. 14, ch. 84-114; s. 5, ch. 87-356; s. 8, ch. 93-268; s. 3, ch. 98-33; s. 9, ch. 2014-1.

295.085 Positions for which a numerically based selection process is not used.

History. — s. 4, ch. 24201, 1947; s. 2, ch. 77-422; s. 3, ch. 78-372; s. 3, ch. 80-370; s. 15, ch. 84-114; s. 6, ch. 87-356; s. 2, ch. 89-323; s. 4, ch. 98-33; s. 80, ch. 99-13; s. 10, ch. 2014-1.

295.09 Reinstatement or reemployment; promotion preference.

(1)(

a) When an employee of the state or any of its political subdivisions employed in a position subject or not subject to a career service system or other merit-type system, with the exception of those positions which are exempt pursuant to s. 295.07(4), has served in the Armed Forces of the United States and is discharged or separated therefrom with an honorable discharge, the state or its political subdivision shall reemploy or reinstate such person to the same position that he or she held prior to such service in the armed forces, or to an equivalent position, provided such person returns to the position within 1 year of his or her date of separation or, in cases of extended active duty, within 1 year of the date of discharge or separation subsequent to the extension.

Such person shall also be awarded preference in promotion and shall be promoted ahead of all others who are as well qualified or less qualified for the position. When an examination for promotion is utilized, such person shall be awarded preference points, as provided in s. 295.08, and shall be promoted ahead of all those who appear in an equal or lesser position on the promotional register, provided he or she first successfully passes the examination for the promotional position.

(2) For the purposes of this section, “extended active duty” means active duty, other than for training, beyond the date of honorable discharge or separation, due to military requirements.

History. — s. 3, ch. 24201, 1947; s. 1, ch. 77-422; s. 2, ch. 78-372; s. 2, ch. 80-370; s. 3, ch. 89-323; s. 250, ch. 95-148; s. 81, ch. 99-13.

295.11 Investigation; administrative hearing for not employing preferred applicant.

(1) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs or its designee shall, upon the written request of any person specified in s. 295.07, investigate any complaint filed with the department by such person when the person has applied to any state agency or any agency of a political subdivision in the state for a position of employment which was awarded to a nonveteran and the person feels aggrieved under this chapter. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall review each case and may issue an opinion to the Public Employees Relations Commission as to the merit or lack of merit in each case. The investigation must be accomplished within existing amounts appropriated to the department.

(2) Upon completion of the investigation, the department shall furnish a copy of the investigative findings to the complainant and to the agency involved.

(3) When a satisfactory resolution to the complaint is not forthcoming, any department of the state or political subdivision in the state may testify telephonically or in person at the discretion of the Public Employees Relations Commission. The complainant, however, may be represented at the hearing by counsel of his or her choice at his or her expense.

(4) Jurisdiction to effectuate the purposes of ss. 295.07-295.09 shall vest with the Public Employees Relations Commission for appropriate administrative determination. If, upon preliminary review of the Public Employees Relations Commission, the commission agrees with the department’s determination that a case lacks merit and finds, in its discretion, that there was a complete absence of justiciable issues of either law or fact raised by the veterans’ preference complaint, the Public Employees Relations Commission shall dismiss the complaint without the necessity of holding a hearing.

History. — s. 5, ch. 24201, 1947; ss. 18, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 77-422; s. 4, ch. 78-372; s. 33, ch. 79-190; s. 4, ch. 80-370; s. 79, ch. 86-163; s. 8, ch. 87-356; s. 23, ch. 88-290; s. 113, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326; s. 251, ch. 95-148; s. 6, ch. 98-33; s. 82, ch. 99-13.

295.123 Deserters and others; inapplicability of chapter.

History. — s. 5, ch. 77-422.

295.124 State approving agency for veterans’ education and training.

History. — s. 1, ch. 80-140; s. 16, ch. 84-114; s. 24, ch. 88-290.

295.125 Preference for admission to career training.

(1) It is the intent of the Legislature through enactment of this

section to assist returning veterans of the Southeast Asian conflict to train themselves for a civilian future. Although the provisions of this

section apply only to state-supported career center facilities and programs, it is the further intent of the Legislature to encourage privately supported career centers to join with the state in assisting our returning veterans by providing preferences for them in admission procedures and standards.

(2) In determining order of admission or acceptance for students, every career center or career program that receives state funding or support shall give preference as provided in subsection (3) to a person who served in the Armed Forces of the United States at any time during the Vietnam War, as defined in s. 1.01(14), and who has been separated therefrom under honorable conditions, if such person’s enrollment is directly related to his or her present employment or to his or her securing employment.

(3) The name of each person qualified for preference under the provisions of subsection (2) shall be placed on the waiting list for acceptance or admission, if any, in a position which would reflect the same order of preference as if the person had been placed on the waiting list 36 months previously or on the day he or she entered the Armed Forces of the United States, whichever is later.

History. — s. 1, ch. 74-210; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 1, ch. 77-214; s. 17, ch. 84-114; s. 22, ch. 95-143; s. 252, ch. 95-148; s. 27, ch. 2004-357; s. 2, ch. 2014-63.

295.13 Disability of minority of veterans and spouse removed, benefits under Servicemen’s Readjustment Act.

History. — s. 1, ch. 28204, 1953; s. 24, ch. 69-353; s. 18, ch. 84-114.

295.14 Penalties.

(1) When the Public Employees Relations Commission, after a hearing on notice conducted according to rules adopted by the commission, determines that a violation of s. 295.07, s. 295.08, s. 295.085, or s. 295.09(1)(

a) or (

b) has occurred and sustains the veteran seeking redress, the commission shall order the offending agency, employee, or officer of the state to comply with the provisions of s. 295.07, s. 295.08, s. 295.085, or s. 295.09(1)(

a) or (b); and, in the event of a violation of s. 295.07, s. 295.08, s. 295.085, or s. 295.09(1)(

a) or (b), the commission may issue an order to compensate the veteran for the loss of any wages and reasonable attorney’s fees for actual hours worked, and costs of all work, including litigation, incurred as a result of such violation, which order shall be conclusive on the agency, employee, or officer concerned. The attorney’s fees and costs may not exceed $10,000. The action of the commission shall be in writing and shall be served on the parties concerned by certified mail with return receipt requested.

(2) When reparation is sought through civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction, any agency, employee, or officer of the state or a political subdivision thereof found in violation of any provision of this act shall, in addition to any other edict issued by the court, be required to pay the costs of suit and reasonable attorney’s fees incurred in such action and shall be required to pay as damages such amount as the court may award, any law to the contrary notwithstanding.

(3) Any employee or officer found liable pursuant to a second or subsequent violation of the provisions of this

section shall forfeit his or her position.

History. — s. 6, ch. 77-422; s. 5, ch. 78-372; s. 61, ch. 79-164; s. 5, ch. 80-370; s. 80, ch. 86-163; s. 9, ch. 87-356; s. 253, ch. 95-148; s. 7, ch. 98-33; s. 83, ch. 99-13.

295.155 Military retirement based on longevity.

History. — s. 9, ch. 98-33.

295.16 Disabled veterans exempt from certain license or permit fee.

History. — s. 1, ch. 78-69; s. 4, ch. 83-71; s. 25, ch. 88-290; s. 9, ch. 93-268; s. 11, ch. 2006-69; s. 1, ch. 2006-250; s. 1, ch. 2009-109.

295.17 Identification cards.

(1)(

a) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs may issue an identification card to any veteran who is a permanent resident of the state and who has been adjudged by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or its predecessor to have a 100-percent, service-connected permanent and total disability rating for compensation, or who has been determined to have a service-connected total and permanent disability rating of 100 percent and is in receipt of disability retirement pay from any branch of the United States Armed Services, upon the written request of such veteran.

Such card may be used by the veteran as proof of eligibility for any benefit provided by state law for 100-percent, service-connected permanently and totally disabled veterans except those benefits provided by ss. 196.081, 196.091, and 196.24. The identification card shall bear a statement that it is unlawful for any person other than the veteran to whom it was issued to use the card.

(2) It is unlawful for any person to:

(3) Any person who violates any provision of subsection (2) is guilty of a noncriminal violation and shall be punished by a fine of $200.

History. — s. 1, ch. 80-61; s. 31, ch. 81-167; s. 31, ch. 83-55; s. 14, ch. 87-356; s. 26, ch. 88-290; s. 10, ch. 93-268; s. 254, ch. 95-148; s. 1, ch. 97-14.

295.186 Removal of certain forms from official records.

History. — s. 1, ch. 2002-391.

295.187 Florida Veteran Business Enterprise Opportunity Act.

(1) SHORT TITLE. —

(2) INTENT. —

(3) DEFINITIONS. —

(4) VENDOR PREFERENCE. —

(5) CERTIFICATION PROCEDURE. —

(6) DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS. —

(7) DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES. —

(8) REPORT. —

(9) RULES. —

History. — s. 1, ch. 2008-155; s. 28, ch. 2010-151; s. 2, ch. 2010-177; s. 12, ch. 2012-159.

295.188 Preference in hiring veterans for private employers.

(1) The Legislature intends to establish a permissive preference in private employment for certain veterans.

(2) A private employer may adopt an employment policy that gives preference in hiring to an honorably discharged veteran, as defined in s. 1.01(14); the spouse of a veteran with a service-connected disability, as described in s. 295.07(1)(b); the unremarried widow or widower of a veteran who died of a service-connected disability, as described in s. 295.07(1)(d); or the unremarried widow or widower of a member of the United States Armed Forces who died in the line of duty under combat-related conditions. Such policy shall be applied uniformly to employment decisions regarding hiring and promotion.

(3) These preferences are not considered violations of any state or local equal employment opportunity law.

History. — s. 11, ch. 2014-1.

295.21 Florida Is For Veterans, Inc.

(1) CREATION. —

(2) PURPOSE. —

(3) DUTIES. —

(4) GOVERNANCE. —

(5) POWERS. —

(6) PUBLIC RECORDS AND MEETINGS. —

(7) STAFFING AND ASSISTANCE. —

(8) ANNUAL REPORT. —

(9) DISSOLUTION. —

History. — s. 12, ch. 2014-1.

295.22 Veterans Employment and Training Services Program.

(1) LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT. —

(2) CREATION. —

(3) ADMINISTRATION. —

(4) DUTIES OF ENTERPRISE FLORIDA, INC. —

History. — s. 13, ch. 2014-1; s. 10, ch. 2015-98.

295.23 Veterans research and marketing campaign.

(1) The Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation shall:

(2) The Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation shall seek advice from Florida Is For Veterans, Inc., on the scope, process, and focus of the marketing campaign. Input must be received before invitations to bid, requests for proposals, or invitations to negotiate for contracted services are advertised. Florida Is For Veterans, Inc., shall be kept informed at each stage of the marketing campaign and may provide recommendations to the Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation to ensure that the effort effectively reaches veterans.

(3) For the purposes of this section, the Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation shall expend $1 million annually on marketing the state to veterans as a permanent home and on information dissemination to improve veterans’ knowledge of and access to benefits through a combination of existing funds appropriated to the Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation by the Legislature and private funds.

History. — s. 14, ch. 2014-1.