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

September 30, 2026Regional Center Operations

G-2026-Regional Center Operations-003: Requirements for Regional Center Governing Boards When Holding Closed Sessions
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
September 16, 2026Rates

D-2026-Rates-004: Early Start Program – Rates for Services Delivered Remotely
September 16, 2026Rates

D-2026-Rates-007: Updated Rate Models Effective July 1, 2026- IRS Mileage Increase
September 9, 2026Workforce

G-2026-Workforce-001: Direct Support Professional University
September 9, 2026Workforce

G-2026-Workforce-002: Employee Development, Growth, and Education Learning Management System
September 1, 2026Regional Center Performance Measures

C-2026-Regional Center Performance Measures-002: Competitive Integrated Employment Incentive Performance Measure Results, Fiscal Year 2024-25
August 3, 2026Rate Reform

Rate Reform – Exemptions Data as of 8/3/26
July 31, 2026Rate Reform

Rate Reform – Authorization Completion Reporting per Regional Center as of 7/31/26
July 27, 2026Rate Reform

D-2025-Rate Reform-007REV: Rate Reform Guidance – Excessive Mileage Rate Models