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CA Welf & Inst Code § 4565 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 3 - California Developmental Disabilities State Plan|Section 4565.

4565.  (a) The state plan shall be given to the Governor, the Secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency, the University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities established pursuant to the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, the protection and advocacy agency designated by the Governor to fulfill the requirements and assurances of the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, and the Superintendent of Public Instruction for review and comment prior to its submission by the chairperson of the state council to the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services.(b) Copies of the state plan shall be provided, no later than November 1 of each year, to the Director of Finance and to the Legislature for guidance in the development of the Governor’s Budget and legislative review of the budget, and for guidance in other legislation pertaining to programs for persons with developmental disabilities.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 409, Sec. 37. (AB 1595) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4567 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 3 - California Developmental Disabilities State Plan|Section 4567.

4567.  All state agencies shall cooperate with the reasonable requests of the state council by providing information to the state council in the preparation of the state plan. Any expenditures incurred by state agencies in providing this assistance to the state council shall be identified in the state plan and in the state agency’s annual budget. These expenditures may be funded in whole or in part by state funds appropriated as the required state share of the developmental disabilities program, or by federal funds from Public Law 106-402, as amended (42 U.S.C. Sec. 15001 et seq.), or both, when the state council allots funds for these purposes in the state plan.(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 676, Sec. 32. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4568 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 3 - California Developmental Disabilities State Plan|Section 4568.

4568.  In no event shall the state council allot federal funds from Public Law 106-402, as amended (42 U.S.C. Sec. 15001 et seq.), to state agencies to replace state funds currently allocated to those agencies for the purpose of planning programs for persons with developmental disabilities.(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 676, Sec. 33. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4572 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 4 - Quality Assessments|Section 4572.

4572.  The State Department of Developmental Services shall develop and implement a plan to monitor, evaluate, and improve the quality of community-based services through the use of a performance dashboard. The department shall work with stakeholders, including, but not limited to, regional centers, consumer advocates, providers, and the Legislature, on the development of the dashboard. The dashboard shall be published annually and in a machine-readable format. Each regional center shall publish its own dashboard and shall post a link to the department’s dashboard on its internet website. The dashboard shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following metrics:(a) Recognized quality and access measures.(b) Measures to indicate the movement toward compliance with the federal Home and Community-Based Services Waiver rules (CMS 2249-F and CMS 2296-F).(c) Measures to evaluate the changes in the number of consumers who work in competitive integrated employment.(d) The number of complaints referred to the department pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 4731, for every 1,000 consumers served, by each regional center.(e) The number of administrative fair hearings held pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 4710) of Chapter 7, separated by eligibility and service issues, for individuals ages three and over, for every one thousand consumers served, by each regional center.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 28, Sec. 11. (SB 81) Effective June 27, 2019.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4740 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 7.5 - Residential Care Facility Appeals Procedures|Section 4740.

4740.  The Legislature finds the following:(a) The quality of care provided to persons with developmental disabilities by residential facilities is contingent upon a closely coordinated “team” effort by the regional center or its designee, the person with developmental disabilities, the parent or representative if appropriate, the residential facility administrator, and the licensing agency. The rights and responsibilities of each must be identified in order to assure clear direction and accountability for each.(b) The quality of care is impaired when inordinate numbers of staff from placement and licensing agencies give direction to the facility administrator regarding care and service requirements.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1043, Sec. 23. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4741 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 7.5 - Residential Care Facility Appeals Procedures|Section 4741.

4741.  An adult person with a developmental disability has the legal right to determine where his or her residence will be. Except in a situation which presents immediate danger to the health and well-being of the individual, the regional center or its designee shall not remove a consumer from a residential care facility against the client’s wishes unless there has been specific court action to abridge such right with respect to an adult or unless the parent, guardian or conservator consents with respect to a child.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1043, Sec. 24. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4742 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 7.5 - Residential Care Facility Appeals Procedures|Section 4742.

4742.  The regional center or its designated representative shall (a) guide and counsel facility staff regarding the care and services and supports required by each consumer served by the regional center; and (b) monitor the care and services and supports provided the individual to ensure that care and services and supports are provided in accordance with the individual program plan.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1043, Sec. 25. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4742.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 7.5 - Residential Care Facility Appeals Procedures|Section 4742.1.

4742.1.  (a) A statement made by a regional center representative when discharging his or her obligation to monitor the provision of services and supports pursuant to this division shall be a privileged communication, subject to subdivision (b).(b) A statement shall not be privileged pursuant to subdivision (a) if a party to a judicial action demonstrates that the regional center representative made the disputed statement with knowledge of its falsity or with reckless disregard for the truth.(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1043, Sec. 26. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4743 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 7.5 - Residential Care Facility Appeals Procedures|Section 4743.

4743.  It is the intent of the Legislature that to the greatest extent possible, the staff of the regional center or its designee are assigned so as to minimize the number of persons responsible for programs provided in a given facility. The regional center or its designee shall designate the staff person responsible for assuring that each individual consumer’s program plan is carried out. One person shall be assigned by the regional center as the principal liaison to a facility and to monitor the provision of care and the services provided by that facility in accordance with the individual program plans. If, due to the number of regional center consumers in the facility, additional staff of a regional center or its designee serve consumers in the facility, one person shall be assigned as having primary responsibility for, and assure consistency and continuity of, directions to the administrator and for the monitoring of care and services.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1043, Sec. 27. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4744 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 7.5 - Residential Care Facility Appeals Procedures|Section 4744.

4744.  The regional center or its designee shall provide to the residential facility administrator all information in its possession concerning any history of dangerous propensity of the consumer prior to the placement in that facility. However, no confidential consumer information shall be released pursuant to this section without the consent of the consumer or authorized representative.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1043, Sec. 28. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4745 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 7.5 - Residential Care Facility Appeals Procedures|Section 4745.

4745.  During each visit to the facility, the designated staff person shall inform the administrator orally of any substantial inadequacies in the care and services provided, the specific corrective action necessary and the date by which corrective action must be completed. The designated staff person shall confirm this information in writing to the administrator within 48 hours after the oral notice and inform the administrator in writing of the right to appeal the findings.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1043, Sec. 29. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4746 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 7.5 - Residential Care Facility Appeals Procedures|Section 4746.

4746.  The severity of the deficiencies and the quality of care provided shall determine how long the regional center or its designee will work with the facility administrator to resolve inadequacies. After a reasonable period of time, if the care continues to be unacceptable, the designated staff person shall submit to his or her supervisor and to the licensing agency and administrator a recommended disposition with supporting documents attached. The placement agency shall develop sufficient documentation of inadequacies and care provided to sustain corrective action.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 714, Sec. 470.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4747 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 7.5 - Residential Care Facility Appeals Procedures|Section 4747.

4747.  If a consumer or, when appropriate, the parent, guardian, or conservator or authorized representative, including those appointed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 4541, requests a relocation, the regional center shall schedule an individual program plan meeting, as soon as possible to assist in locating and moving to another residence.(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 367, Sec. 18. (SB 1264) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4748 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 7.5 - Residential Care Facility Appeals Procedures|Section 4748.

4748.  Within nine months of the effective date of this section, the State Department of Developmental Services shall develop and implement regulations for use by the regional center or its designee to assure uniformity of the care and services to be provided to persons registered with the regional centers who reside in residential facilities.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 714, Sec. 470.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4750 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 8 - Evaluation|Section 4750.

4750.  The Legislature intends that expenditures on state programs for persons with developmental disabilities shall have measurable and desirable results. The results shall reflect the degree to which persons with developmental disabilities are empowered to make choices and are leading more independent, productive, and normal lives.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1011, Sec. 26. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4750.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 8 - Evaluation|Section 4750.5.

4750.5.  In order to gather data that is relevant to ensuring the safety and well-being of persons with developmental disabilities, the department shall ensure that the client master file entry for any person with developmental disabilities placed by a regional center will be updated within 30 days after the change of residence.(Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 434, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4752 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 8 - Evaluation|Section 4752.

4752.  The department shall prepare by July 1, 1978, a plan for using the method to obtain and report statewide information on program effectiveness.The plan shall include:(a) A description of any sampling procedures to be used.(b) Methods for obtaining and analyzing information about the type and amount of service provided to obtain program results.(c) Methods for determining the state expenditures associated with varying levels of measured program effectiveness.(d) Specification of procedures and format for future reports to the Legislature on program costs and effectiveness.(e) The projected costs of implementation.(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1252.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4753 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 8 - Evaluation|Section 4753.

4753.  By January 1, 1979, the department shall implement the evaluation system for all programs under its jurisdiction.(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1252.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4754 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 8 - Evaluation|Section 4754.

4754.  Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit any agency providing services to persons with developmental disabilities from utilizing additional evaluation mechanisms for the agency’s own program purposes.(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1252.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4775 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 9 - Budgetary Process and Financial Provisions|Section 4775.

4775.  The Legislature finds that the method of appropriating funds for numerous programs for the developmentally disabled affects the availability and distribution of services and must be related to statewide planning. Therefore, the process for determining levels of funding of programs must involve consideration of the state plan established pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 4561) of this division and the participation of citizens who may be directly affected by funding decisions.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 409, Sec. 57. (AB 1595) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4776 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 9 - Budgetary Process and Financial Provisions|Section 4776.

4776.  On or before August 1 of each year, each regional center shall submit to the department and the state council a program budget plan for the subsequent budget year. The budget plan shall include all of the following:(a) An estimate of all developmentally disabled persons to be served by the regional center.(b) An estimate of services to be provided by the regional center.(c) An estimate of cost, by type of service.(d) Estimated sources and amounts of all revenue, including funds which are not administered by regional centers.(e) A detailed report of the resources required to implement Section 4509.(Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1140.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4776.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 9 - Budgetary Process and Financial Provisions|Section 4776.5.

4776.5.  (a) Regional centers shall not be subject to any provision of law, regulation, or policy required of state agencies pertaining to the planning and acquisition of information technology, including personal computers, local area networks, information technology consultation, and software.(b) The State Department of Developmental Services and the Association of Regional Center Agencies shall jointly develop guidelines for use by regional centers in the expenditure of funds for those information system activities, including consultation and software development, involving interface with the data bases of the State Department of Developmental Services, including the Uniform Fiscal System.(Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 197, Sec. 17. Effective July 22, 1996.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4777 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 9 - Budgetary Process and Financial Provisions|Section 4777.

4777.  On or before September 1 of each year, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall submit to the state council:(a) An estimate of all developmentally disabled persons to be served throughout the state.(b) Estimated total cost, by service or educational category.(c) Estimated sources of revenue.(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1252.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4778 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 9 - Budgetary Process and Financial Provisions|Section 4778.

4778.  To the extent feasible, all funds appropriated for developmental disabilities programs under this part shall be allocated to those programs by August 1 of each year.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 713, Sec. 38. Effective September 15, 1992.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4780 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 9 - Budgetary Process and Financial Provisions|Section 4780.

4780.  When appropriated by the Legislature, the department may receive and expend all funds made available by the federal government, the state, its political subdivisions, and other sources, and, within the limitation of the funds made available, shall act as an agent for the transmittal of the funds for services through the regional centers. The department may use any funds received under Article 5 (commencing with Section 123800) of Chapter 3 of Part 2 of Division 106 of the Health and Safety Code for the purposes of this division.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1023, Sec. 463. Effective September 29, 1996.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4780.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 9 - Budgetary Process and Financial Provisions|Section 4780.5.

4780.5.  The State Department of Developmental Services is responsible for the processing, audit, and payment of funds made available to regional centers under this division. The department shall establish procedures for hearing objections to audit findings and exceptions by regional centers.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1142.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4781 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 9 - Budgetary Process and Financial Provisions|Section 4781.

4781.  The department may accept and expend grants, gifts, and legacies of money and, with the consent of the Department of Finance, may accept, manage, and expend grants, gifts and legacies of other property, in furtherance of the purposes of this division.The secretary may enter into agreements with any person, agency, corporation, foundation, or other legal entity to carry out the purposes of this division.(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1252.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4781.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 9 - Budgetary Process and Financial Provisions|Section 4781.5.

4781.5.  (a) For the 2006–07 fiscal year only, a regional center may not expend any purchase of service funds for the startup of any new program unless one of the following criteria is met:(1) The expenditure is necessary to protect the consumer’s health or safety or because of other extraordinary circumstances.(2) The program to be developed promotes and provides integrated supported work options for individuals or groups of no more than three consumers.(3) The program to be developed promotes and provides integrated social, civic, volunteer, or recreational activities.(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a regional center may approve grants for the 2006–07 fiscal year only to current providers to engage in new or expanded employment activities that result in greater integration, conversion from sheltered to supported work environments, self-employment, and increased consumer participation in the federal Ticket to Work program.(c) Startup contracts for programs funded under this section shall be outcome-based.(d) The department shall develop criteria by which regional centers shall approve grants, and shall provide prior written authorization for the expenditures under this section.(e) This section shall not apply to any of the following:(1) The purchase of services funds allocated as part of the department’s community placement plan process.(2) Expenditures for the startup of new programs made pursuant to a contract entered into before July 1, 2002.(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 188, Sec. 29. Effective August 24, 2007.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4781.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 9 - Budgetary Process and Financial Provisions|Section 4781.6.

4781.6.  (a) A regional center shall not expend any purchase of service funds for the startup of any new program unless the expenditure is necessary to protect the consumer’s health or safety or because of extraordinary circumstances, and the department has granted prior written authorization for the expenditures.(b) This section does not apply to the purchase of services funds allocated as part of the department’s community placement plan process.(Amended by Stats. 2008, 3rd Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 11. Effective February 16, 2008.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4786 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 9 - Budgetary Process and Financial Provisions|Section 4786.

4786.  The director shall develop, establish, and maintain an equitable system of rates of state payment for care and services purchased by the department from community care facilities. Such rate system shall be flexible and reflect the differing costs associated with the differing types and levels of care and services provided.(Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1285, Sec. 17.)