There is created a Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

(1) The head of the department is the Governor and Cabinet. The executive director of the department shall be appointed by the Governor subject to a majority vote of the Governor and Cabinet, with the Governor on the prevailing side. The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Senate. The executive director shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor and Cabinet.
(2) The following divisions, and bureaus within these divisions, of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs are established:

(a) Division of Administration and Public Information.

1. Bureau of Information and Research.

Terms Used In Florida Statutes 20.37

  • veteran: means a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released under honorable conditions only or who later received an upgraded discharge under honorable conditions, notwithstanding any action by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs on individuals discharged or released with other than honorable discharges. See Florida Statutes 1.01
(b) Division of Veterans’ Benefits and Assistance.

1. Bureau of Veteran Claims Services.
2. Bureau of Veteran Field Services.
3. Bureau of State Approving for Veterans’ Training.
(c) Division of Long-term Care.