This bill amends Florida Statutes concerning nursing education programs, focusing on the licensure process and program approval requirements. It mandates the Department of Health to issue provisional licenses to graduate licensed practical nurses and registered nurses under clinical preceptor supervision. The bill revises application requirements for nursing education program approval, requiring the Florida Center for Nursing to establish graduate nursing preceptorship standards, which must be incorporated into rules by the Board of Nursing. It also 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.

Additionally, the bill introduces new requirements for nursing education programs, including the provision of remediation for graduates who do not pass the exit examination and the maintenance of documentation for individualized academic support plans. It defines "adverse action" and states that programs with adverse actions from other jurisdictions will be denied or have their approval revoked. The bill emphasizes onsite evaluations by the Department and establishes penalties for program directors who violate specified provisions. It also mandates that approved nursing programs publish their graduate passage rates separately for each program type and requires transparency regarding probationary statuses. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.