The bill amends Florida Statutes concerning nursing education programs, focusing on licensure and program approval processes. It mandates the Department of Health to issue provisional licenses to graduate licensed practical nurses and registered nurses under clinical preceptor supervision. The bill also revises application requirements for nursing program approval, requires the Florida Center for Nursing to develop graduate nursing preceptorship standards, and obligates the Board of Nursing to incorporate these standards into its rules. Additionally, it clarifies that the Board must publish average passage rates for each approved nursing program on its website and outlines conditions under which program approvals may be denied or revoked.

Key provisions include the establishment of graduate nursing preceptorships for programs with significantly lower passage rates, the requirement for programs to document individualized academic support for struggling students, and penalties for program directors who violate regulations. The bill also revises remediation procedures for programs with unsatisfactory passage rates and allows the Department to conduct onsite evaluations. It emphasizes accountability by requiring programs to publicly disclose their graduate passage rates and introduces probation for programs that fail to meet required thresholds for two consecutive years. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the quality and transparency of nursing education in Florida, with an effective date of July 1, 2025.