FL S1594

Establishes an interagency workgroup to create guidance and information for individuals with developmental disabilities across their lifespan, with interim report due November 1, 2023 and final report due September 1, 2024.

Revises eligibility determination timelines for agency services to 60 days (or 45 days for crisis waiver requests), allows agency to request additional documentation and arrange assessments within 90-day period.

Reorganizes developmental disabilities home and community-based services Medicaid waiver enrollment into seven priority categories (Categories 1-7) based on crisis status, child welfare involvement, caregiver age/health, and educational transition needs.

Requires licensure of adult day training programs beginning October 1, 2024; establishes licensee responsibility for care and supervision of clients; authorizes immediate suspension or revocation of licenses and service authorization moratoriums for threats to health and safety.

Repeals comprehensive transitional education program statutes and conforming references; effective date July 1, 2023.