In 64B9-2.001, a requirement for the Board’s separate approval of each campus and geological location is added to the definition of ”approved nursing education program” and a definition for a “Distance Learning Program” is added. In 64B9-2.002, course outlines for all courses is made a requirement and the submission of letters of intent from clinical facilities in lieu of previously executed contracts is made permissible for nursing programs; the combining of statistics from two graduating classes to determine if the program meets the required passing rates on the national licensing exam is made permissible for new, small programs; the program approval period is extended from three to five years or to be concurrent with national or regional accreditation, and documentation required with applications for approval is clarified. In 64B9-2.008, more efficient requirements for clinical facility approval is permitted and erroneous language is corrected. In 64B9-2.011, program approval requirements to out-of-state programs with clinical instruction in Florida and to distance learning programs is extended. In 64B9-2.013, the changes related to multiple locations that require Board approval are set forth and in 64B9-2.015, it is clarified that the programs requirements apply to all programs, regardless of the educational delivery method.