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Florida Veterans’ Employment Preference

Statewide, Florida · Public-sector hiring preference

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Available · rules vary by hiring process

Florida state agencies and political subdivisions provide hiring, promotion, and retention preference to eligible Veterans and certain family members. Preference points and eligibility categories vary by service, disability, and relationship. Florida also allows qualifying employers to waive certain postsecondary education requirements. Review current statute and submit required proof with each application

VERIFIED — OFFICIAL SOURCE · Last verified Oct 28, 2026 · Recently updated

Date Pending

Availability

Unknown · Not reported by source

Eligibility

Qualifying Veterans, disabled Veterans, certain spouses and family members, and eligible Guard/Reserve members under Florida law

Cost

No cost

Organization: Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs · Veterans’ Preference

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