FL S1686

Revises the definition of "developmental disability" in Florida law to require it be a severe, chronic disability manifested before age 22 that is likely to continue indefinitely.

Requires developmental disabilities to result in substantial functional limitations in at least three of seven major life activity areas: self-care, receptive and expressive language, learning, mobility, self-direction, capacity for independent living, and economic self-sufficiency.

Establishes that the disability must reflect an individual's need for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary services, individualized supports, or other forms of assistance that are lifelong or extended duration and individually planned and coordinated.

Allows children ages birth to 9 with substantial developmental delay or specific congenital or acquired conditions to be considered developmentally disabled without meeting three or more criteria if they have a high probability of meeting such criteria later in life without services and supports.

Removes specific diagnostic conditions (intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, autism, spina bifida, Down syndrome, Phelan McDermid syndrome, and Prader-Willi syndrome) from the definition and replaces them with functional criteria; effective July 1, 2021.