Purpose


In 2009, the Legislature amended Section 250.10, Florida Statutes, removing the responsibility of the State Board of Education as it relates to the Educational Duty for Dollars (EDD) program, which is designed to provide financial assistance to members of the Florida National Guard. The EDD program remains active but the statute was amended to shift the responsibility for processing financial assistance to eligible students to the Adjutant General. The Adjutant General works directly with the postsecondary institution to ensure the student receives the financial assistance according to the eligibility criteria. This rule is recommended for repeal as the State Board of Education no longer has rulemaking authority.