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FL S0274
Bill
AI Summary
- Cited as the "Pathway for Military Combat Medics Act," requiring the Articulation Coordinating Committee to convene a workgroup by July 15, 2023, to establish postsecondary course equivalencies and minimum credit hours that accredited nursing programs must award for military medical training
- Applies to veterans who served as Army Combat Medic Specialists, Navy/Fleet Marine Force Hospital Corpsmen, Air Force/Space Force Aerospace Medical Service Technicians, or Coast Guard Health Services Technicians
- Workgroup must submit recommendations to the Board of Governors and State Board of Education by December 1, 2023, with a prioritized list of course equivalencies approved within one year and updated annually thereafter
- State universities, Florida College System institutions, and career centers are required to award postsecondary credit or career education clock hours based on the adopted list, with credits fully transferable between institutions
- Revises the Florida Center for Nursing's goals to include encouraging partnerships with hospitals that provide clinical experience opportunities for nursing students as part of the statewide nursing manpower plan
Legislative Description
Nursing Education Pathway for Military Combat Medics
Last Action
Chapter No. 2023-158
5/26/2023
Committee Referrals
Rules2/21/2023
Health Policy2/8/2023
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