Human Trafficking Training for Nursing Students (SB 340)
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2026
This bill mandates that all nursing students in Florida complete a human trafficking training course before graduating. This is to ensure that all new nurses can identify and assist victims of human trafficking, thus strengthening public safety and the healthcare system's response to this issue. The course will be part of the nursing curriculum and overseen by the Board of Nursing in collaboration with the Department of Health.
Vote Yes on this bill if you want to ensure that nursing graduates are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to identify and respond to human trafficking cases.
Organizations that support this bill may include human trafficking advocacy organizations and nursing education institutions.
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Vote No on this bill if you want to maintain the current curriculum structure without additional mandated courses on human trafficking for nursing students.
Organizations that oppose this bill may include those that believe the curriculum requirements for nursing programs are already too burdensome or individuals opposed to mandated educational requirements.
