FL H4037

Repeals sections 24 and 26 of chapter 2015-222, Laws of Florida, relating to licensure requirements for certain facilities and programs serving persons with developmental disabilities.

Specifies that the Agency for Persons with Disabilities is not required to contract with facilities licensed pursuant to chapter 393.

Sets residency capacity limits for comprehensive transitional education programs: maximum 120 total residents with no more than 15 residents per residential unit, except for programs operating larger units before July 1, 2015, which may continue existing operations.

Deletes obsolete licensure provisions for comprehensive transitional education programs and certain facilities providing residential services for children needing behavioral services.

Takes effect June 30, 2016, or upon becoming law if after that date, with retroactive operation to June 30, 2016.