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This bill has several key provisions: 1. It requires the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs, subject to appropriation, to contract with individuals and entities to provide alternative treatment options for veterans with traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder. These alternative treatments must be provided under the supervision of licensed medical professionals. 2. It allows the Florida Supreme Court to admit on motion the spouse of a servicemember stationed in Florida to practice law in the state, as long as they meet certain requirements like being licensed in another jurisdiction and demonstrating their presence in the state. 3. It requires the Florida Department of Education to expedite the processing of educator certification applications submitted by the spouses of servicemembers stationed in Florida, and to issue temporary certificates or statements of eligibility within 60 days. 4. It directs the State Board of Education and the Board of Governors of the State University System to work together to align degree programs with military training and experience, appoint veteran liaisons, provide outreach to disabled veterans, and facilitate meetings to develop best practices for supporting veteran students.

Military Affairs and Security

http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1566