This bill amends section 944.801 of the Florida Statutes to enhance educational opportunities for inmates in correctional facilities by requiring the Correctional Education Program to develop a plan that allows inmates to receive credit towards professional licensure requirements. The plan must be designed in coordination with the relevant professional boards regulated by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, or the department itself when no board exists. This initiative aims to ensure that inmates who complete specific classes that meet the necessary curriculum requirements can count those classes towards their licensure.

The new legal language added to the statute specifies that the Correctional Education Program is responsible for implementing this plan, which is intended to facilitate the reintegration of inmates into society by providing them with the necessary credentials for professional licensure. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.