The bill amends the Florida Statutes to update the definition of "developmental disability" to include "Tatton-Brown-Rahman syndrome," which is characterized by specific physical and cognitive features resulting from a mutation in the DNMT3A gene. Additionally, it mandates level 2 employment screening for all employees of residential facilities and adult day training programs, ensuring that all direct service providers undergo thorough background checks. The bill also requires the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to contract with a state university to develop and administer surveys aimed at enhancing the quality and consistency of waiver support coordination services.

Furthermore, the agency is tasked with conducting public hearings, performing a gap analysis to assess the distribution and capacity of waiver support coordinators, and identifying core competencies and performance metrics for these coordinators. The agency must submit a report to the Governor and the Legislature by February 15, 2027, detailing its findings and recommendations based on the surveys and analyses conducted. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, with certain provisions becoming effective immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
H 565 Filed: 393.0655, 393.0663, 393.0673
H 565 c1: 393.0655
H 565 c2: 393.0655
H 565 er: 393.0655