Background Screening
Effective October 1, 2006 all applicants for licensure must undergo a level 2 background
screening pursuant to Chapter 435, Florida Statues. A level 2 screening consists of:
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
Screening is required for the applicant, if an individual, for the Administrator or similarly
titled individual who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the applicant, and the
financial officer or similarly titled individual who is responsible for the financial operation
of the applicant. Also, for each officer, board member, partner or person owning 5% or more
who has been convicted of an offense prohibited by section 435.04, F.S., the facility shall
submit to the Agency, a description and explanation of the conviction at the time of the license
application.
Applicants will need to submit proof that the appropriate individuals have satisfactorily
completed the required screening within the last 5 years. If this screening has been completed
for another type of license, the Agency may be able to use those screening results, if the
proof of screening provides all information needed by AHCA. Submit a copy of your screening
results from the Department of Health, Agency for Persons with Disabilities,
Department of Children and Families, or Department of Financial Services together with
your Affidavit of Compliance.
If the required screening has not been completed and the Agency is to conduct the screening
at the time the application is processed, please call (850) 487-2717 now and ask that FBI
fingerprinting cards be mailed to you. When you submit your application to the Agency, you
should include the completed fingerprint cards and a check or money order to pay for the
background screening costs.
The cost for background screening:
- Level I Request (FDLE screening) - $23
- Level II Request (FDLE screening and FBI fingerprinting) - $42.25
Annual Affidavit of Compliance
Each employer is required by section 435.04(5), Florida Statutes(2006) to annually
submit an affidavit of compliance with this section. A recommended form is available
for this purpose at the link below.
Updated February 1, 2007
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