The bill amends section 464.019 of the Florida Statutes, which regulates nursing education programs, by introducing new application requirements for program directors. These include the obligation to disclose any pending or closed disciplinary actions from other jurisdictions. The Board of Nursing is empowered to deny applications based on adverse actions and can revoke program approvals if necessary. Additionally, program directors are required to submit annual reports on compliance with educational standards, including graduate passage rates and accreditation status. Failure to meet these requirements may lead to program termination and disciplinary actions against the program director.

Moreover, the bill enhances accountability measures by mandating that nursing programs achieve specific graduate passage rates. Programs falling below the required threshold for two consecutive years will be placed on probation, necessitating a remediation plan from the program director. The bill also stipulates that programs must notify the board if annual reports are not submitted on time and requires reimbursement of tuition for students who do not pass the licensing examination if the program's passage rate is below 30%. The Florida Center for Nursing is tasked with conducting annual evaluations of nursing programs, and the Board of Nursing must adopt rules to enforce these new provisions by December 31, 2026. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.