The 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 collaboration with specified agencies. This webpage will 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, and live-scan fingerprinting processes. The resources provided on the webpage must be accessible and written in nontechnical language, and will include a searchable catalog of employment classes and positions that require screening, as well as a downloadable checklist for the screening process.

Additionally, the bill mandates that each specified agency must include a link to this webpage on their websites and 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:
H 531 c1: 409.1676