FL S0248

Exempts entities retained as impaired practitioner consultants from licensure requirements under chapters 394, 395, and 397 if they employ a medical director or executive director meeting specified qualifications.

Authorizes impaired practitioner consultants to contract with schools to provide services to students allegedly impaired by alcohol, drugs, or mental/physical conditions; limits school liability when referring students to consultants.

Allows board chairs or designees to refer applicants for licensure to consultants for impairment evaluations before certifying applications; tolls the department's approval deadline until evaluation is completed and consultant communicates findings.

Designates impaired practitioner consultants as official custodians of records related to referrals and interactions with licensees or applicants; permits disclosure of information to the licensee or applicant as necessary to carry out consultant duties.

Extends impaired practitioner treatment program provisions to radiological personnel certified under chapter 468, Part I.