This bill amends section 435.12 of the Florida Statutes to establish a care provider background screening education and awareness webpage, which will be developed and maintained by the Agency for Health Care Administration in consultation with specified agencies. The webpage is intended to serve as a central resource for information related to employment screening requirements for qualified entities, including details on the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, Level 2 screening standards, live-scan fingerprinting, and a searchable catalog of employment classes that require screening. The resources on the webpage must be accessible and written in nontechnical language.

Additionally, the bill mandates that specified agencies provide a clear link to this webpage on their websites and promote its inclusion in job vacancy advertisements. The webpage is required to be active by January 1, 2026, and must be reviewed and updated annually to reflect any changes in law or the employment screening process. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 614 Filed: 409.1676