FL H1517

Creates an interagency workgroup convened by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to develop guidance and information for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families across the lifespan, with interim report due November 1, 2023 and final report due September 1, 2024.

Establishes specific eligibility determination timeframes: 45 days for children under 6 and individuals in crisis, 60 days for other applicants, and 90 days if additional documentation or assessment is needed.

Requires licensure of adult day training programs beginning October 1, 2024, and establishes licensing standards, emergency management plans, inspections, and disciplinary procedures for these programs.

Modifies intermediate care facility admission authorization to require comprehensive assessments including medical necessity and level of care determinations.

Repeals the comprehensive transitional education program statute (s. 393.18) and updates references to adult day training programs throughout developmental disabilities service statutes.