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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to the Linking Industry to Nursing Education Fund; amending s. 1009.8962, F.S.; revising the Legislative intent for the Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) Fund; revising the definition of the term "health care partner"; authorizing the inclusion of nonmonetary contributions to institutions for purposes of proposals for LINE Fund matching funds; requiring monetary contributions to receive priority in the award of matching funds; revising the authorized uses of awarded funds; requiring proposals for participation in the fund to be submitted by specified persons; providing allowable nonmonetary contributions; providing requirements for the acceptance of nonmonetary contributions as health care matching funds; prohibiting a proposal to participate in the fund from being comprised solely of nonmonetary contributions; revising the criteria the Board of Governors and the Department of Education must use to review proposals; requiring grant funds awarded based on nonmonetary contributions to be based on such contribution's fair market value; authorizing the Board of Governors and the Department of Education to provide multiyear awards under certain circumstances; providing notification requirements for such awards; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) Fund, which aims to address the nursing shortage by encouraging partnerships between nursing education programs and health care providers. Key changes include allowing nonmonetary contributions, such as donated employee time or use of facilities and equipment, from "health care partners" (licensed healthcare providers in Florida) to be eligible for matching funds from the LINE Fund, though monetary contributions will receive priority. Proposals for participation must now be submitted by specific institutional leaders and cannot consist solely of nonmonetary contributions, with the fair market value of any nonmonetary contributions needing to be quantified. The bill also expands the authorized uses of awarded funds to include internships and allows for multiyear awards under certain conditions, while clarifying that funds can be used to expand or upgrade existing facilities if it leads to increased enrollment or improved educational space.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (2)
Careers & Workforce Subcommittee (House), Education & Employment Committee (House)
Last Action
Added to Second Reading Calendar (on 02/25/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1325 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1325/BillText/c2/PDF |
| Analysis - Education & Employment Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1325/Analyses/h1325d.EEC.PDF |
| Analysis - Higher Education Budget Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1325/Analyses/h1325c.HEB.PDF |
| Analysis - Higher Education Budget Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1325/Analyses/h1325b.HEB.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1325/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Careers & Workforce Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1325/Analyses/h1325.CWS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1325/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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