(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. 295.03-295.05 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.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 295 - Laws Relating to Veterans: General Provisions
295.011 - Disabled Veterans; Education.
295.015 - Children of Prisoners of War and Persons Missing in Action; Education.
295.016 - Children of Servicemembers Who Died or Became Disabled in Operation Eagle Claw.
295.018 - Children of Servicemembers Who Died in Newfoundland Air Tragedy; Educational Opportunity.
295.019 - Children of Servicemembers Who Died in u.s.s. Stark Attack.
295.02 - Use of Funds; Age, Etc.
295.03 - Minimum Requirements.
295.04 - Appropriation; Benefits.
295.05 - Admission; Enrollment.
295.061 - Active Duty Servicemembers; Death Benefits.
295.07 - Preference in Appointment and Retention.
295.08 - Positions for Which a Numerically Based Selection Process Is Used.
295.085 - Positions for Which a Numerically Based Selection Process Is Not Used.
295.09 - Reinstatement or Reemployment; Promotion Preference.
295.11 - Investigation; Administrative Hearing for Not Employing Preferred Applicant.
295.123 - Deserters and Others; Inapplicability of Chapter.
295.124 - State Approving Agency for Veterans’ Education and Training.
295.125 - Preference for Admission to Career Training.
295.155 - Military Retirement Based on Longevity.
295.156 - Alternative Treatment Options for Veterans.
295.16 - Disabled Veterans Exempt From Certain License or Permit Fee.
295.17 - Identification Cards.
295.186 - Removal of Certain Forms From Official Records.
295.187 - Florida Veteran Business Enterprise Opportunity Act.
295.188 - Preference in Hiring Veterans for Private Employers.
295.21 - Florida Is for Veterans, Inc.
295.22 - Veterans Employment and Training Services Program.