The bill amends section 464.019 of the Florida Statutes, which regulates nursing education programs, by introducing new application requirements for institutions. These requirements include the disclosure of any disciplinary actions against program directors in other jurisdictions. The Board of Nursing is empowered to deny applications if a program has faced adverse actions in other states. Additionally, program directors are mandated to submit annual reports on compliance with educational standards, including graduate passage rates and accreditation status. Failure to meet these requirements may result in the termination of program approval and disciplinary actions against the program director.

Moreover, the bill establishes stricter accountability measures for nursing programs, including enhanced criteria for graduate passage rates and remediation plans for underperforming programs. It removes provisions that previously allowed for the extension of probationary status for programs failing to achieve required passage rates over two consecutive years. The bill also requires program directors to notify the board in writing if an annual report is not submitted and mandates their appearance before the board to explain any delays. Programs on probation must inform students of their status and provide remediation at no additional cost for those who do not pass exit examinations. Additionally, programs with a graduate passage rate below 30% are required to reimburse tuition for students who fail the licensing examination as first-time test takers. The Board of Nursing is tasked with adopting rules to implement these changes by December 31, 2025, with the act taking effect on July 1, 2025.