The bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes related to the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, primarily focusing on employment screening and qualifications for support coordinators. It mandates level 2 employment screening for all employees of residential facilities and adult day training programs, ensuring that background checks include employment history and local criminal records. Additionally, the bill specifies that individuals providing care or services who have access to clients' living areas or personal property must also undergo this screening.

Furthermore, the bill removes the requirement for organizations to implement a mentoring program for support coordinators to be considered qualified, while adding a requirement for support coordinators to pass a competency-based assessment established by the agency. It also revises the administrative fine structure, allowing the agency to impose fines for violations, with a cap of $1,000 per violation and an aggregate limit of $10,000. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 565 Filed: 393.0655, 393.0663, 393.0673