FL H1069

Probationary status trigger for nursing education programs is shortened from 2 consecutive years of failing to meet NCLEX passage rate benchmarks to 1 year, and the previously available 1-year extension of probationary status is eliminated, requiring mandatory termination if passage rates are not met within 2 calendar years

Board of Nursing must deny applications from programs that have had adverse action taken by another U.S. regulatory jurisdiction and may revoke approval of existing programs with such adverse actions

Program directors must personally certify faculty degree documentation as true and accurate, submit annual compliance reports by November 1, and submit written remediation plans to the board when placed on probation; failure to comply subjects directors to disciplinary action under s. 456.072(1)(k)

Department of Health agents and employees are authorized to conduct onsite evaluations and inspections of approved or accredited nursing programs at all reasonable hours, with authority to collect evidence; a program's refusal to allow inspection is deemed a violation of a legal obligation

Programs with NCLEX passage rates at least 10 percentage points below the average must offer remediation at no additional cost or refer students to and pay for an approved remedial program; the previously available extension of accreditation deadlines is repealed

Effective date is July 1, 2024