The bill amends section 464.019 of the Florida Statutes, which regulates nursing education programs, by introducing several key changes aimed at enhancing program quality and oversight. It establishes revised application requirements, including the program director's legal name and standardized admission criteria. The Board of Nursing is empowered to deny applications and revoke approvals for programs with adverse actions from other jurisdictions. Additionally, approved programs are required to submit annual compliance reports and adhere to stricter remediation procedures for low graduate passage rates. The bill also shifts certain language from permissive to mandatory, reinforcing accountability for maintaining specific graduate passage rates and outlining disciplinary actions for program directors who fail to meet their obligations.

Moreover, the bill stipulates that if students from a terminated program transfer to an approved program, the Board must recalculate the passage rates, excluding scores from students transferring more than 12 credits. It grants authorized agents the ability to conduct onsite evaluations to ensure compliance, with noncompliance considered a legal violation. The bill clarifies the Board's rulemaking authority regarding program applications and annual reports while removing previous provisions related to extending accreditation deadlines. Importantly, it states that the Board cannot impose additional conditions on educational institutions beyond what is explicitly outlined in the law. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.