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CA Welf & Inst Code § 4666 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 5 - Regional Centers for Persons With Developmental Disabilities|ARTICLE 3 - Regional Center Board Meetings|Section 4666.

4666.  No regional center shall conduct any meeting, conference, or other function in any facility that prohibits the admittance of any person, or persons, on the basis of ancestry or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 568, Sec. 48. Effective January 1, 2008.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4667 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 5 - Regional Centers for Persons With Developmental Disabilities|ARTICLE 3 - Regional Center Board Meetings|Section 4667.

4667.  All regional center board meetings shall be held in facilities accessible to persons with physical disabilities.(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 577, Sec. 2.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4668 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 5 - Regional Centers for Persons With Developmental Disabilities|ARTICLE 3 - Regional Center Board Meetings|Section 4668.

4668.  (a) Any action taken by a regional center governing board in violation of this article is null and void. Any interested person may commence an action by mandamus, injunction, or declaratory relief for the purpose of obtaining a judicial declaration that an action taken in violation of this article is null and void.(b) A court may award court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees to the plaintiff in an action brought pursuant to this section where it is found that a regional center board has violated the provisions of this article.(c) This section does not prevent a regional center governing board from curing or correcting an action challenged pursuant to this section.(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 577, Sec. 2.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4669 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 5 - Regional Centers for Persons With Developmental Disabilities|ARTICLE 3 - Regional Center Board Meetings|Section 4669.

4669.  The provisions of this article shall not apply to the corporate affairs of the governing board of a regional center which have no relationship to the role and responsibility of a regional center set forth in this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 577, Sec. 2.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4669.75 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 5 - Regional Centers for Persons With Developmental Disabilities|ARTICLE 4 - Regional Center Alternatives for Service Delivery|Section 4669.75.

4669.75.  (a) Any proposal approved by the department pursuant to this article may be implemented immediately upon approval. Prior to submitting a proposal to the department, the regional center shall conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposal. Notice of the public hearing shall be given at least 10 business days in advance of the hearing. The public hearing shall be conducted in accordance with this section.(b) Notice shall include a summary of the proposal, analysis of the effect of the proposal upon the regional center budget and the state budget, the impact on regional center services, and the impact on consumers served under the proposal, and a list of the statutes and regulations that will be waived under the proposal. No proposal approved under this article shall authorize a regional center to implement proposals that have not met all the requirements of this article. The department may not delegate its authority to review and approve proposals in accordance with this article.(c) Each written comment submitted prior to the close of the final public hearing, and a summary of verbal testimony received, shall be considered by the regional center, and a summary of the responses to all comments shall be submitted as part of the proposal to the department. These comments and responses shall be made available, along with the proposal, for public review.(d) A service delivery alternative shall be required to be implemented within the existing regional center funding allocation and shall be cost-effective to the state. No additional allocation shall be made to permit a regional center to implement a service delivery alternative. No proposal approved under this article shall authorize or give authority to a regional center to go forward with any other specific action or proposal that has not met all of the requirements of this article. The department may not delegate its authority to review and approve proposals in accordance with this article to a regional center or any other entity.(e) Proposals approved by the department shall meet freedom of choice requirements pursuant to the assurances required in the home- and community-based services waiver under Section 1396n of Title 42 of the United States Code.(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 745, Sec. 235. Effective October 12, 2001.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4670 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 6 - Development and Support of Community Facilities and Programs|ARTICLE 1 - General|Section 4670.

4670.  The Legislature finds that there is a shortage of programs and facilities to provide a comprehensive network of habilitation services to persons with developmental disabilities throughout the state.In order to assure the development and necessary support for a comprehensive network of programs of good quality, in every area of the state, in an orderly and economic manner, the following procedures are established.(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1252.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4675 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 6 - Development and Support of Community Facilities and Programs|ARTICLE 2 - Planning and Developing New and Expanded Programs and Facilities|Section 4675.

4675.  On and after January 1, 1978, the state plan established in this division shall be the primary method used for determining, in an orderly way, the programs and facilities that shall be developed, expanded, terminated, or reduced. The state plan shall also state the objectives of such programs, amounts and sources of required funding, priorities for development, timing, agencies responsible for implementation, and procedures for evaluation.(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1252.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4676 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 6 - Development and Support of Community Facilities and Programs|ARTICLE 2 - Planning and Developing New and Expanded Programs and Facilities|Section 4676.

4676.  Prior to making an appropriation or allocating any state or federal funds for new or major expansions of programs or facilities for persons with developmental disabilities, the state plan shall be reviewed to determine if the proposed expenditure is consistent with the priorities approved in the plan.If any expenditure of such funds for new or major expansions of programs or facilities is proposed by any agency that does not conform to the priorities approved in the state plan, the state council shall review and publicly comment on such proposed expenditure.(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1252.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4678 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 6 - Development and Support of Community Facilities and Programs|ARTICLE 2 - Planning and Developing New and Expanded Programs and Facilities|Section 4678.

4678.  (a) The State Council on Developmental Disabilities, in implementing subdivision (b) of Section 4677, and with the support of the State Department of Developmental Services, shall convene a stakeholder workgroup on alternative and expanded options for nonresidential services and supports. The workgroup shall include persons with developmental disabilities, family members, providers, and other system stakeholders. The workgroup shall develop recommendations on how to best achieve all of the following:(1) The development and expansion of community-based models that provide an array of nonresidential options, including, but not limited to, participation in integrated instructive, social, civic, volunteer, and recreational activities.(2) The development and expansion of community-based work activities, including, but not limited to, customized employment development, integrated job training, and employer-provided job coaching.(3) The expansion of work opportunities in the public sector.(4) The increased utilization of existing models, including, but not limited to, self-directed services, vouchers, family teaching models, existing habilitation, and supported work vendors to facilitate access to nontraditional community-based nonresidential activities.(5) Strategies to promote and duplicate successful and innovative models developed in California and in other states.(6) The identification of, and strategies to address, statutory, regulatory, licensing, vendor-related, funding and other types of barriers to achieving the goals identified in this act, including strategies to improve individualization of services and supports by increased flexibility in design, staffing, and compensation.(b)  By May 1, 2007, the State Council on Developmental Disabilities shall submit recommendations from the workgroup to the Governor and appropriate committees of the Legislature and may, thereafter, incorporate subsequent recommendations into its state plan developed pursuant to Section 4561.(Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 397, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4679.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 6 - Development and Support of Community Facilities and Programs|ARTICLE 2 - Planning and Developing New and Expanded Programs and Facilities|Section 4679.1.

4679.1.  (a) By September 1, 2017, the department shall report to the Senate Committee on Human Services, the Assembly Committee on Human Services, and the appropriate legislative budget subcommittees on the following components of the community placement plan and community resource development plan as described in Sections 4418.25 and 4679:(1) Housing development and funding policies and guidelines.(2) How the department and regional centers assess community unmet needs and local priorities.(3) How the department monitors housing development.(b) Annually, by April 1, the department shall report to the Senate Committee on Human Services, the Assembly Committee on Human Services, and the appropriate legislative budget subcommittees on the following:(1) The type and number of housing projects approved, in progress, and occupied, and the total number of allowable beds, by regional center.(2) The total number of new beds by facility type, by regional center.(3) To the extent data is available, the degree to which housing development gains have been offset by program closures, by facility type, for each regional center.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 18, Sec. 17. (AB 107) Effective June 27, 2017.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4680 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 6 - Development and Support of Community Facilities and Programs|ARTICLE 3 - Rates of Payment for Community Living Facilities|Section 4680.

4680.  In order to assure the availability of a continuum of community living facilities of good quality for persons with developmental disabilities, and to ensure that persons placed out of home are in the most appropriate, least restrictive living arrangement, the department shall establish and maintain an equitable system of payment to providers of such services. The system of payment shall include provision for a rate to ensure that the provider can meet the special needs of persons with developmental disabilities and provide quality programs required by this article.(Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 800, Sec. 1. Effective August 29, 1984.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4681.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 6 - Development and Support of Community Facilities and Programs|ARTICLE 3 - Rates of Payment for Community Living Facilities|Section 4681.4.

4681.4.  (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, for the 1998–99 fiscal year, the rate schedule increased pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 4681.3 shall be increased by an additional amount on January 1, 1999, based upon the amount appropriated in the Budget Act of 1998 for that purpose. The rate increase permitted by this section shall be applied as a percentage, and the percentage shall be the same for all providers.(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, for the 1999–2000 fiscal year, the rate schedule authorized by the department in operation on December 31, 1999, shall be increased on January 1, 2000, based upon the amount appropriated in the Budget Act of 1999 for that purpose. The rate increase permitted by this section shall be applied as a percentage and the percentage shall be the same for all providers.(c) In order to help reduce direct care staff turnover and improve overall quality of care in Alternative Residential Model (ARM) facilities, funds appropriated by the Budget Act of 1998 and the Budget Act of 1999 to increase facility rates effective January 1, 1999, excluding any additional funds appropriated due to increases in benefits under Article 5 (commencing with Section 12200) of Chapter 3 of Part 3 of Division 9, and January 1, 2000, respectively, shall be used only for any of the following:(1) Increasing direct care staff salaries, wages, and benefits.(2) Providing coverage while direct care staff are in training classes or taking a training or competency test pursuant to Section 4681.5.(3) Other purposes approved by the director.(d) ARM providers shall report to regional centers, in a format and frequency determined by the department, information necessary for the department to determine, through the regional center, compliance with subdivision (c), including, but not limited to, direct care staff salaries, wages, benefits, and staff turnover.(e) The department shall adopt emergency regulations in order to implement this section, which shall include, but are not limited to, the following:(1) A process for enforcing the requirements of subdivisions (c) and (d).(2) Consequences to an ARM provider for failing to comply with the requirements of subdivisions (c) and (d), including a process for obtaining approval from the director for the expenditure of funds for other purposes, as permitted by paragraph (3) of subdivision (c).(3) A process for adjudicating provider appeals.(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 310, Sec. 39. Effective August 19, 1998.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4681.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 6 - Development and Support of Community Facilities and Programs|ARTICLE 3 - Rates of Payment for Community Living Facilities|Section 4681.5.

4681.5.  (a) Notwithstanding any other law or regulation, a regional center shall not approve a service level for a residential service provider, as defined in Section 56002 of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations, if the approval would result in an increase in state costs or the rate to be paid to the provider that is greater than the rate that is in effect on June 30, 2008, or, for residential service providers subject to subdivision (b), unless the regional center demonstrates to the department that the approval is necessary to protect the consumer’s health or safety and the department has granted prior written authorization.(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) or any other law or regulation, the department shall, effective July 1, 2016, establish a rate schedule for residential community care facilities vendored to provide services to a maximum of four persons with developmental disabilities.(c) Community care facilities with rates established pursuant to subdivision (b) are subject to the regulatory requirements contained in Subchapter 4 (commencing with Section 56001) of Chapter 3 of Division 2 of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations.(d) Rate changes made as a result of implementing the rate schedule established pursuant to subdivision (b) for community care facilities vendored to provide services to a maximum of four persons with developmental disabilities are not subject to the restrictions of subdivision (a) if the approved service level is not higher than the service level in effect at the time of the change.(e) No later than February 1, 2017, regional centers shall report to the department on the number of residential community care facilities with rates established pursuant to subdivision (b). The report shall include, but not be limited to, both of the following:(1) The number of facilities vendored since July 1, 2016, by service level and vendored capacity.(2) The number of facilities vendored prior to July 1, 2016, that have subsequently been approved for a new rate, by service level, vendored capacity, and prior vendored capacity, if applicable.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 26, Sec. 10. (AB 1606) Effective June 27, 2016.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4681.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 6 - Development and Support of Community Facilities and Programs|ARTICLE 3 - Rates of Payment for Community Living Facilities|Section 4681.7.

4681.7.  (a) Effective July 1, 2011, in order to maintain a consumer’s preferred living arrangement and adjust the residential services and supports in accordance with changing service needs identified in the individual program plan (IPP), a regional center may enter into a signed written agreement with a residential service provider for a consumer’s supervision, training, and support needs to be provided at a lower level of payment than the facility’s designated Alternative Residential Model (ARM) service level. The regional center signed written agreement with the provider shall ensure all of the following:(1) Services provided to other facility residents comply with the applicable service requirements for the facility’s approved service level pursuant to Section 4681.1 and Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations.(2) Protection of the health and safety of each facility resident.(3) Identification of the revised services and supports to be provided to the consumer within the ARM rate structure as part of the establishment or revision of an IPP.(4) Identification of the rate.(b) If the service needs of a consumer referred to in subdivision (a) change such that the consumer requires a higher level of supervision, training, and support, the regional center shall adjust the consumer’s service level and rate to meet the consumer’s changing needs.(c) A regional center is authorized to enter into a signed written agreement with a residential service provider for a consumer’s needed services at a lower level of payment and staffing without adjusting the facility’s approved service level. A signed written agreement for a lower level of payment and staffing may only be entered into when a regional center, a consumer, and the facility agree that the facility can safely provide the service and supports needed by the consumer, as identified in the IPP, at the lower level of payment.(d) Any negotiated lower level of payment pursuant to this section shall be consistent with the payment options within the ARM rate structure and with associated ARM service level requirements.(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 37, Sec. 14. (AB 104) Effective June 30, 2011.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4682 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 6 - Development and Support of Community Facilities and Programs|ARTICLE 3 - Rates of Payment for Community Living Facilities|Section 4682.

4682.  Under no circumstances shall the rate of state payment to any provider of out-of-home care exceed the average amount charged to private clients residing in the same facility, nor shall the monthly rate of state payment to any such facility, with the exception of a licensed acute care or emergency hospital, exceed the average monthly cost of services for all persons with developmental disabilities who reside in state hospitals.(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1252.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4683 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 6 - Development and Support of Community Facilities and Programs|ARTICLE 3 - Rates of Payment for Community Living Facilities|Section 4683.

4683.  It is the intent of the Legislature that rates of payment for out-of-home care shall be established in such ways as to assure the maximum utilization of all federal and other sources of funding, to which persons with developmental disabilities are legally entitled, prior to the commitment of state funds for such purposes.(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1252.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4684.55 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 6 - Development and Support of Community Facilities and Programs|ARTICLE 3.5 - Adult Residential Facilities for Persons with Special Health Care Needs and Group Homes for Children with Special Health Care Needs|Section 4684.55.

4684.55.  (a) A regional center may not pay a rate to an ARFPSHN or a GHCSHN for a consumer that exceeds the rate in the State Department of Developmental Services’ approved community placement plan for that facility unless the regional center demonstrates that a higher rate is necessary to protect a consumer’s health and safety, and the department has granted prior written authorization.(b) The payment rate for ARFPSHN or GHCSHN services shall be negotiated between the regional center and the ARFPSHN or GHCSHN.(c) The established rate for a full month of service shall be made by the regional center if a consumer is temporarily absent from the ARFPSHN or from the GHCSHN for 14 days or less per month. If the consumer’s temporary absence is due to the need for inpatient care in a health facility, as defined in subdivision (a), (b), or (c) of Section 1250 of the Health and Safety Code, the regional center shall continue to pay the established rate as long as no other consumer occupies the vacancy created by the consumer’s temporary absence, or until the individual health care plan team has determined that the consumer will not return to the facility. In all other cases, the established rate shall be prorated for a partial month of service by dividing the established rate by 30.44 then by multiplying the quotient by the number of days the consumer resided in the facility.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 76, Sec. 36. (AB 136) Effective July 16, 2021.)