The bill amends section 944.801 of the Florida Statutes to enhance educational opportunities for inmates in correctional facilities. It requires the Correctional Education Program to develop a plan in collaboration with the boards of professions regulated by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. This plan will allow inmates to take classes that fulfill the necessary curriculum requirements for various licensed professions, ensuring that they receive credit toward their licensure requirements upon successful completion of these classes.

The new legal language added to the statute specifies that the Correctional Education Program must coordinate with relevant professional boards to implement this educational initiative. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, aiming to improve the prospects for inmates seeking to obtain professional licenses after their release.