This bill amends existing Florida nursing licensure laws by updating the information that the Board of Nursing must publish on its website regarding approved nursing education programs. It revises the graduate passage rate requirements to include rates for first-, second-, and third-time test takers over the most recent two calendar years. Additionally, it establishes a new section for provisional licensure, allowing registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to practice under specific conditions. Provisional licenses are non-renewable and become void if the licensee fails to pass the licensure examination within three months or fails the exam three consecutive times.

The bill also mandates that the Board of Nursing submit a request to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing to provide the nursing licensing examination and its preparation materials in Spanish by July 1, 2027. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility for Spanish-speaking applicants. The effective date for the provisions of this act is set for July 1, 2026.