TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A brand new invoice filed within the Florida Senate would develop the Florida Brilliant Futures Scholarship program to assist veteran households.
The sponsor: Republican Sen. Danny Burgess.
What it does: The invoice, SB 270, would develop eligibility for this system to college students who’re residing with a guardian or guardian whereas the service member guardian is on out-of-state project, however then retired inside 12 months of the kid’s highschool commencement.
What they’re saying: Burgess emphasised Florida’s status because the “most military- and veteran-friendly state” within the nation. He defined the concept to develop this system got here from a priority raised by a constituent.
- “When a constituent reached out concerning a problem that the kid of this newly-retired servicemember was experiencing with the Florida Brilliant Futures Scholarship Program, I knew I needed to assist,” Burgess stated.
- Burgess stated this “small change” in this system would be sure that youngsters, “who would in any other case qualify if not for his or her guardian’s retirement from lively service, preserve entry to this vital program.”
Subsequent steps: A companion invoice has not but been filed within the Home, and SB 270 has not but been assigned to a committee.
If authorised, the invoice would take impact on July 1.
The Florida Brilliant Futures Scholarship Program presents lottery-funded scholarships to acknowledge and reward Florida highschool graduates for his or her educational excellence.
