The bill amends section 464.019 of the Florida Statutes, introducing new application requirements for institutions seeking to conduct prelicensure nursing education programs. Key provisions include the necessity for program directors to disclose any disciplinary actions taken against them in other jurisdictions and the Board of Nursing's authority to deny applications if a program has been previously terminated or revoked by another regulatory body. Additionally, program directors are required to submit annual reports on compliance with educational standards, including graduate passage rates, with consequences for non-compliance potentially leading to termination of program approval. The bill also revises accountability measures, mandating specific graduate passage rates and outlining remediation processes for programs that do not meet these standards.

Moreover, the bill enhances oversight by allowing department agents to conduct onsite evaluations and requires the Florida Center for Nursing to perform annual assessments of nursing programs, focusing on student applications, retention rates, and graduate employment. It also stipulates that nursing programs on probation must inform students of their status and provide remediation at no extra cost for those who do not pass required examinations. Programs with a graduate passage rate below 30% are mandated to reimburse tuition for students who fail the licensing exam. The legislation aims to improve the quality and accountability of nursing education in Florida and is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.