Directives

The Department frequently distributes guidance and instructions on policy issues to regional centers (RC). All directives, program guidelines, guidance documents, and correspondence are shared here.

Directives are instructions RCs must follow.
Program Guidelines are rules RCs must follow for specific programs.
Guidance documents share details on items RCs are encouraged to do or approaches to consider, but are not mandated.
Correspondence documents are how the Department shares helpful information with the RCs.

Access the latest directives, guidance, and policy updates from the Department.

Keyword Topic Year

Directives

November 6, 2026Reporting Requirements

D-2026-Reporting Requirements-006: Personnel and Administrative Services Report and Executive Director Compensation Report for Fiscal Year 2025–26
November 6, 2026Quality Incentive Program

D-2026-Quality Incentive Program-005: Fiscal Year 2027-28
November 4, 2026Regional Center Operations

P-2026-Regional Center Operations-001: Fiscal Year 2026-27 Community Resource Development Plan and Housing Guidelines
November 3, 2026Legislation

D-2026-Legislation-003: 2026 Legislative Updates
November 2, 2026Legislation

D-2026-Legislation-002: 2026 Trailer Bill Language Affecting Regional Centers
October 27, 2026Reporting Requirements

P-2026-Reporting Requirements-001: Annual Reporting on Paid Internship Program and Competitive Integrated Employment Incentive Payments
October 14, 2026Self-Determination Program

D-2026-Self-Determination Program-003: Financial Management Services Vendor Standards
September 30, 2026Regional Center Operations

G-2026-Regional Center Operations-003: Requirements for Regional Center Governing Boards When Holding Closed Sessions
September 24, 2026Reporting Requirements

D-2026-Reporting Requirements-005: Functional Operations Staffing Survey
September 22, 2026Rates

D-2026-Rates-001: Funding for Adult Residential Facilities for Persons with Special Health Care Needs During Vacancies
September 21, 2026Employment

D-2026-Employment-003: Employment Services for Individuals Affected by Department of Rehabilitation Order of Selection
September 21, 2026Regional Center Operations

G-2026-Regional Center Operations-002: Regional Center Deaf Access Specialist Position Duties