FL H1327

Department of Children and Families must receive, deposit, and conserve all survivor benefit payments from the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs for minor clients in out-of-home care

Accumulated VA survivor benefit funds must be disbursed in full to the minor client when they turn 18 years old

Department of Children and Families is prohibited from using these VA benefit funds to reimburse the state for the cost of care

Amends section 402.33, Florida Statutes, by adding a new subsection (3) addressing these requirements

Effective date: July 1, 2026