FL H0777

Creates state standards for supervised visitation and exchange monitoring programs based on final report submitted to Legislature, with standards published on Clearinghouse on Supervised Visitation website and modifiable only by advisory board annually

Requires each supervised visitation and exchange monitoring program to annually affirm in writing compliance with state standards in agreements with courts or child-placing agencies

Establishes referral priorities for courts and child-placing agencies to direct cases to programs with written court agreements; allows referral to mental health professionals or agency staff if no compliant program exists, requiring completion of free online training

Authorizes supervised visitation programs to conduct security background screenings of employees and volunteers including criminal records checks, and provides immunity from liability for service providers acting within scope of employment unless acting in bad faith or with willful disregard

Restricts state funding for supervised visitation programs to only those affirming compliance with state standards effective January 1, 2011