Florida H0565 amends the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to enhance employment screening and support coordination for clients.

Florida H0565 amends the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to require level 2 employment screening for all employees of residential facilities and adult day training programs. It establishes background screening requirements for these employees, including checks for employment history and local criminal records. The bill removes the requirement for organizations to implement a specific mentoring program to be qualified. It also revises administrative fine requirements, training and professional development, and requires support coordinators to pass a competency-based assessment.

Florida H0565 amends the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to enhance employment screening and support coordination for clients.

Florida H0565 amends the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to require level 2 employment screening for all employees of residential facilities and adult day training programs. It establishes background screening requirements for these employees, including checks for employment history and local criminal records. The bill removes the requirement for organizations to implement a specific mentoring program to be qualified. It also revises administrative fine requirements, training and professional development, and requires support coordinators to pass a competency-based assessment.