31426465, 64B9-3.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 31426465

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Division:

Board of Nursing

Chapter:

REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE

Overview

RULE:

64B9-3.002	Qualifications for Examination
64B9-3.008	Licensure by Endorsement

PURPOSE:

The Board proposes the rule amendment to include the new grading scale for the Test of English as a Foreign Language Examination and amend the process for application for multi-state license by examination and endorsement.

SUMMARY:

The amendment removes passing scores for outdated versions of the TOEFL examination and includes minimum passing requirements for those taking the score after a January 21, 2026 alteration of the grading scale. The applications incorporated in these rules are also being amended to consolidate the pathways for application for single- and multi-state licenses and make other minor changes. The English proficiency exam offered by PTE is being added.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

456.013, 464.006 FS.

LAW:

456.013, 456.0135, 464.019(3), 456.0195(3), 456.0635, 464.008, 464.0095 Art. III, 464.014 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

9/30/2026 Vol. 52/190

COMMENTS:

From 9/30/2026 To 10/21/2026 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-20226 DH-MQA 1094 Nursing Licensure by Examination Application
Ref-20228 DH-MQA 1120 Nursing Licensure by Re-Examination Application
Ref-20234 DH-MQA 5102 Board of Nursing Mobile Opportunity by Interstate Licensure Endorsement (MOBILE)

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