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FL H1493
Resolution
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Johanna Lopez
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AI Summary
- Requests the National Council of State Boards of Nursing to produce and distribute the NCLEX nursing licensure examination and test preparation materials in Spanish in Florida
- Hispanic and Latino groups represent 26% of Florida's population, totaling more than 5 million residents, and studies show NCLEX test results are lower for test takers whose first language is not English
- Cites Canada's experience where French-Canadian first-time NCLEX pass rates dropped from 91% to 32% when the exam was only in English, then increased substantially after a French version was offered in 2019
- Notes that Florida already offers licensing exams in Spanish and other languages for many professions, including dental hygienists, real estate agents, certified nursing assistants, contractors, cosmetologists, and massage therapists
- Aims to help address Florida's projected nursing shortage of 59,000 vacancies by 2035, as reported by the Florida Hospital Association
Legislative Description
National Council Licensure Examination
Last Action
Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee3/5/2025
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