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The Florida House is considering a bill<\/a> (HB 1329) to bring more education and job opportunities to Florida veterans. Miami Republican Rep. Mike Redondo is championing the measure.<\/p>\n

He said at a State House Affairs Committee that it would bring more resources to the men and women who served in the U.S. armed forces.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have the third largest veteran population as well,” Redondo said. The purpose of HB 1329, is to expand the opportunities and services that we provide to veterans and their spouses, for the first time in our state.\u201d<\/p>\n

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House Bill 1329 helps out vets who are returning to civilian life and need a job or are looking to attend college.<\/p>\n

Under the bill, eligible veterans and their spouses will be able to qualify for additional job training and apply for stipends to pay for certain college courses. The proposal also offers some perks for outdoorsmen. If passed, disabled vets can receive free Florida hunting and fishing licenses as long as they live in the state.<\/p>\n

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\u201cVeterans are the most important thing we\u2019ve got to defend freedom,” Rep. Danny Alvarez, the bill\u2019s co-sponsor said. “I\u2019m proud to say that we\u2019ll never repay their debt.”<\/p>\n

An amendment was added that requires teachers in Florida to give additional instruction on the history of Florida’s veterans and the importance of recognizing them on Veterans and Memorial Day.<\/p>\n

The bill is now being presented on the House floor. <\/p>\n

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