Bill > H0565

This bill expands the definition of "developmental disability" to include Tatton-Brown-Rahman syndrome, a genetic disorder characterized by intellectual disability and specific physical and behavioral features. It also mandates level 2 employment screening, a thorough background check, for all employees working in residential facilities and adult day training programs overseen by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD). Furthermore, the APD is required to contract with a state university to conduct surveys on waiver support coordination services, gathering feedback from organizations, support coordinators, and clients to improve service quality and consistency. The university will report its findings to the APD by October 1, 2026, after which the APD will hold public hearings, conduct a "gap analysis" to assess the availability and capacity of support coordinators across the state, identify essential skills and performance measures for these coordinators, and make recommendations for standardized assessments. Finally, the APD will submit a comprehensive report on these findings and recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature by February 15, 2027.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Health & Human Services Committee (House), Human Services Subcommittee (House)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/565