House Bill 919 amends section 464.019 of the Florida Statutes to enhance the accountability and oversight of nursing education programs in Florida. Key changes include revised application requirements that necessitate the inclusion of the program director's name and the establishment of specific admission criteria to identify students needing additional support. The Board of Nursing is empowered to deny applications and revoke program approvals based on adverse actions from other regulatory jurisdictions. Additionally, approved programs are required to submit annual reports detailing compliance with educational standards, including graduate passage rates and exit examination results. The bill also mandates remediation for students who do not pass exit examinations and imposes financial penalties on programs with low graduate passage rates.

The legislation further stipulates that programs must disclose their probationary status to students and applicants, ensuring transparency. It requires the recalculation of passage rates for programs when students from terminated programs transfer, excluding test scores from those transferring more than 12 credits. For first-time test takers who fail the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensing Examination, programs on probation must provide remediation at no extra cost. The bill also introduces new reporting requirements for the Florida Center for Nursing to evaluate various metrics related to nursing programs. By removing previous provisions regarding extensions for accreditation deadlines, the bill aims to streamline processes and ensure that nursing programs meet specific performance criteria, with an effective date of July 1, 2025.