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SB 1246·FL·senate

Linking Industry to Nursing Education Fund

Signed into LawFiled Jan 6, 2026
Sponsor: Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Latest Action

Chapter No. 2026-101

May 26, 2026

Summary

The bill establishes the Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) Fund, which matches every dollar contributed by health‑care partners to eligible nursing programs, including certain non‑monetary gifts. It directs the matched money toward scholarships, faculty recruitment, equipment, simulation centers and internships, aiming to boost enrollment and graduation rates. By linking health‑care providers with schools, the measure seeks to alleviate Florida’s ongoing nursing workforce gap.

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