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FL H0937

FL H0937
Approved Nursing Education Program Accountability


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Introduced
02/11/2021
In Committee
04/05/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to reports of approved nursing education programs; amending s. 464.003, F.S.; revising and providing definitions; amending s. 464.019, F.S.; requiring an approved program to submit to the Board of Nursing specified information relating to the program's average graduate passage rate; requiring an approved program to achieve a certain average graduate passage rate percentage in a specified period of time or be placed on probationary status or terminated; removing a provision relating to average passage rates of comparable degree programs; requiring an approved program to annually report certain information to the board by a specified date beginning in a specified calendar year; requiring the board to prepare a report detailing the average graduate passage rate for each approved program and provide such report to each approved program; requiring each approved program, within a specified period of time after receipt of the board's report, to provide additional information if necessary; requiring the board to issue a final report; requiring an approved program to offer a remediation program designed to assist a student in passing a specified examination; prohibiting the average graduate passage hb0937-00 HB 937 rate for specified years from being considered by the board when determining whether to take any adverse action against an approved program; providing legislative intent; providing for retroactive application; amending s. 960.28, F.S.; correcting a cross-reference; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends the requirements for approved nursing education programs in Florida. It requires approved programs to submit information on their average graduate passage rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to the Board of Nursing. Programs must achieve a certain average graduate passage rate or face probation or termination. The bill also requires programs on probation to offer remediation programs for students who fail the NCLEX on their first attempt, and prohibits the Board from considering certain years' passage rates when determining whether to take adverse action against a program. The bill aims to increase accountability and student success in approved nursing education programs in Florida.

Committee Categories

Education, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (1)

Post-Secondary Education and Lifelong Learning Subcommittee (House)

Last Action

Died in Health & Human Services Committee (on 04/30/2021)

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