How SB 526 changes current law

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The bill revises licensure and approval processes for nursing education programs in Florida.

• 464.008

  (5) Pursuant to s. 464.019(1)(k) establishing graduate nursing preceptorships, the department shall issue a provisional license to such graduates who also meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(b), (c), and (d).

  A new provision allows provisional licenses for graduate nursing students under specified conditions.

• 464.019

  The program director shall certify the official transcript or written statement as true and accurate.

  Removes the requirement for the program director to certify transcripts or statements.

• 464.019

  must may

  Changes 'must' to 'may', giving program institutions more flexibility regarding documentation of educational degree requirements.

• 464.019

  deleting a provision authorizing the board to extend a program’s probationary status;

  Removes the board's ability to extend probationary status for nursing programs.

• 464.019

  The Florida Center for Nursing shall develop graduate nursing preceptorship standards by July 1, 2026.

  Establishes a requirement for the Florida Center for Nursing to create standards for nursing preceptorships by a specific date.

• 464.019

  The board shall publish the average passage rate of each approved nursing program on its website.

  Mandates public disclosure of nursing program passage rates on the board's website.

• 464.019

  The board shall deny an application if the program has an average passage rate that is less than 80 percent for two consecutive years.

  Imposes stricter criteria for approving nursing programs based on passage rates.

• 464.019

  The board shall revoke approval of a program that has an average passage rate that is less than 80 percent for three consecutive years.

  Enforces a more stringent condition under which nursing program approval can be revoked.

• 464.019

  Program directors found to be in violation of the provisions may be subject to penalties.

  Introduces penalties for program directors who do not comply with certain provisions.

• 464.019

  The department may conduct onsite evaluations and inspections of approved and accredited nursing education programs.

  Grants the department authority to evaluate nursing education programs on-site.

• 464.019

  Failure or refusal of a program to allow such evaluation or inspection constitutes a violation of a legal obligation.

  Establishes non-compliance with departmental evaluations as a violation.