National Guard members get tuition break under bill [and other new benefits - thanks, Jeb] (AP)

AP ^ | May 24, 2002 | AP

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Gov. Bush visits with military families.

National Guard members get tuition break under bill

Friday, May 24, 2002
Associated Press

TALLAHASSEE - Members of the Florida National Guard who leave the state for active military duty and return to school in Florida before re-establishing in-state residency would qualify for in-state tuition under a bill signed Thursday by Gov. Jeb Bush.

The bill, (CS-HB 7), was named after Sgt. Larry Bowman, a former Army minister and Lake County resident who was killed Sept. 11 as he helped people flee the World Trade center. Bowman had recently moved to New York City and gotten a job at the World Trade Center as a security officer.

Another bill (HB 165) Bush signed will increase the property tax exemption from $500 to $5,000 for military veterans who have suffered a 10 percent or more disability during wartime or due to misfortune.

Vets meet with Gov. Jeb Bush.

Governor Bush Signs Bills to Aid Veterans and Military Personnel

On Memorial Day, Governor Bush signed legislation to aid military personnel and their families, as well as Florida's veterans. These bills provide tax exemptions for veterans, tuition benefits for children of military personnel, and high school diplomas for Korean War Veterans.

House Bill 165 - This bill, based on Governor Bush's proposal, increases homestead exemptions for disabled veterans from $500 to $5,000. (This is in addition to the standard $25,000 exemption.) Long overdue for an increase, this exemption has not been changed since 1916.

House Bill 7 - Named after Sergeant Larry Bowman, a resident of Lake County and former Army Minister who was killed in the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, the Sergeant Larry Bowman Act allows members of the Florida National Guard to attend public colleges and universities at in-state rates.

Senate Bill 496 - This bill expands Florida's law that provides tuition benefits to children of deceased or disabled veterans of World War I, World War II and other conflicts to include children of military personnel who died or were completely disabled in Operation Enduring Freedom.

Senate Bill 292 - This bill awards high school diplomas to veterans who served in the Korean War before completing their high school graduation requirements.

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I'm so glad Gov. Bush took these actions.

Thank you to all our nation's military personnel, and to their families. BTW, for more information about Gov. Bush's campaign, visit www.jeb.org

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For index.

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FYI. :)

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FYI. :)

[MeekOneGOP]

BIG Bush bump!

[mafree]

GO JEB!!

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You make my day! :)

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FYI. :)

[HiJinx]

Could there be another Bush in the White House after W. finishes his second term?

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hi HiJinx, Some people on this forum are way ahead of you, and have already suggested the winning GOP ticket for 2008 is: Jeb Bush / Condi Rice OR Condi Rice / Jeb Bush

Either way, I think it wins. :)

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MS, Maybe you could respond to post #9 from HiJinx... :)

[MeekOneGOP]

Bump it once for George too!

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:)!

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caltrop, I thought some of this info might be of interest to you. :)

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(Of course, I realize I could be wrong!)

[TheRedSoxWinThePennant]

best jeb article you have posted so far BIG HUGE JEB BUMP

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You and I are really on the same page lately!!!! :)!

[TheRedSoxWinThePennant]

Its a great bill how could you not like it even if your a left wing democrat you serve your country why shouldnt there be a reward

and thanks for posting I had not heard a word of this bill until this article

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BTTT to your comments. I wish everyone would bump this thread! :)

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And, my pleasure. Maybe you can ping some FL people! :)