Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

Legislature May Wish to Consider Options for Enhancing Florida's Recreational Marine Industry

Report 07-45, December 2007




Report Summary

Consistent with our recommendations, the Florida Legislature, the State Board of Education, the Department of Education, the state's community colleges and universities, and the Florida Board of Nursing have all taken steps to increase student enrollment in teaching and nursing programs and reduce barriers contributing to the state's shortage in these areas.

  • Since 2005, the Legislature has appropriated $56.8 million to support the expansion of teacher preparation and nursing programs. This additional funding includes $52.5 million for the SUCCEED Florida Grant Program and $4.2 million in direct funding for the graduate level nursing programs.
  • The Legislature has increased financial aid for prospective teachers and nurses.
  • More community colleges are offering baccalaureate degree programs in teaching, and community colleges and universities have expanded programs for individuals seeking teaching credentials through alternative preparation processes.
  • To help address the problem of clinical site availability, the Florida Board of Nursing has increased the amount of training that can be delivered by simulators.


Related Reports
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    Report 13-09 June 2013
  2. Florida's Nursing Education Programs Continued to Expand in 2012 with Increases in Program Capacity, Student Enrollment, and Graduates
    Report 13-03 January 2013
  3. Supplemental Report: Florida Nursing Education Programs 2010-2011
    Report 12-07 May 2012
  4. Florida's Nursing Education Programs Continued to Expand in 2011 with Significant Increases in Student Enrollment and Graduates
    Report 12-04 January 2012
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Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
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