Florida employers that hire for positions involving children or vulnerable adults should be aware of a new compliance requirement affecting job postings. Under recently enacted legislation, certain organizations must now include a link to a state-maintained background screening resource in job listings for roles that require Level 2 background screening.
This update is designed to improve transparency and ensure applicants understand screening requirements before applying.
What Has Changed?
Florida law now requires the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) to create and maintain a public webpage dedicated to background screening education and awareness. Employers whose positions require screening through Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse must include a link to this resource in their job postings.
The AHCA webpage outlines:
- Disqualifying criminal offenses
- Exemption and appeals procedures
- Screening timelines and requirements
The webpage is now live and will be updated annually to reflect changes in Florida law and screening processes.
What Is the Florida Background Screening Clearinghouse?
Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is the state’s centralized system for managing Level 2 background screenings. These screenings are fingerprint-based and search both state and national criminal history records for serious disqualifying offenses.
Once an individual’s screening is entered into the clearinghouse, their record may be reused by other qualifying employers, helping reduce duplicate screenings and delays while maintaining ongoing monitoring.
Which Employers Are Affected?
This requirement applies to organizations that employ individuals in roles of trust and care, including but not limited to:
- Healthcare providers and hospitals
- Home health agencies and senior care providers and senior care providers
- Assisted living and nursing facilities
- Childcare providers and educational institutions
- Youth programs and residential care facilities
- Government agencies overseeing care or placement services
If a position requires Level 2 background screening through the clearinghouse, the job posting must now include the AHCA resource link.
What Employers Should Do Next
To remain compliant, Florida employers should:
- Review all job postings to identify roles requiring Level 2 screening
- Add the AHCA background screening resource link to applicable listings
- Ensure screening procedures align with Florida regulations
How Allied Screening Services Can Help
Allied Screening helps employers navigate evolving screening requirements, streamline hiring, and reduce compliance risk — so you can focus on building a safe and reliable workforce. Our team actively monitors regulatory changes at the federal, state, and local levels and translates them into practical screening solutions, guidance, and system updates that help clients maintain compliant, defensible hiring practices.
