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HR 1493 Florida House · 2025 Regular Session

National Council Licensure Examination

Summary
National Council Licensure Examination ; Expresses support of the House of Representatives to require National Council of State Boards of Nursing to produce & distribute NCLEX examination & test preparation materials in Spanish.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill expands educational access by requiring NCLEX and test preparation materials to be available in Spanish, benefiting those pursuing nursing careers.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill makes nursing licensure exams and prep materials available in Spanish, potentially increasing the number of qualified nurses and improving patient access to healthcare.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill supports providing NCLEX materials in Spanish, aiding Spanish-speaking individuals, including immigrants, in accessing professional licensure and integrating into the workforce.75% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2025 Last action Jun 16, 2025
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Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
lower
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
JL
Johanna López
DDemocratic
FL
43
P
SV
Susan Valdés
RRepublican
FL
64
Co
Photo of Wallace Aristide
Wallace Aristide
DDemocratic
FL
107