Directives Archive

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.

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July 1, 2024Reporting Requirements

Updated Requirements for Collecting Race, Ethnicity, and Language Data
June 28, 2024

Standardized Individual Program Plan Template and Procedures
June 27, 2024Quality Incentive Program

Update – Quality Incentive Program – Delivery of Early Intervention Services in Calendar Year 2024 for Children and Families in The Early Start Program
June 14, 2024Self-Determination Program

Self-Determination Program: Updated SANDIS Reporting Requirements
June 7, 2024

Lanterman Act Appeal Process Updates And Guidance
May 22, 2024Intermediate Care Facilities

Intermediate Care Facilities Lag Funding Update
April 30, 2024Self-Determination Program

Self-Determination Program: Billing Requirements for Other Rates
April 26, 2024

SB616 Sick Leave Update Effective January 1, 2024
April 25, 2024Self-Determination Program

Self-Determination Program: Update to Financial Management Service Providers Requirements
April 25, 2024Self-Determination Program

Self-Determination Program: Employer Burden and Other Employment-Related Costs
April 11, 2024Quality Incentive Program

Quality Incentive Program – Delivery of Early Intervention Services in Calendar Year 2024 for Children and Families in the Early Start Program
March 29, 2024Early Intervention/Early Start

Assistive Technology (AT) in Early Start

Directives

Updated Requirements for Collecting Race, Ethnicity, and Language Data

Standardized Individual Program Plan Template and Procedures

Update – Quality Incentive Program – Delivery of Early Intervention Services in Calendar Year 2024 for Children and Families in The Early Start Program

Self-Determination Program: Updated SANDIS Reporting Requirements

Lanterman Act Appeal Process Updates And Guidance

Intermediate Care Facilities Lag Funding Update

Self-Determination Program: Billing Requirements for Other Rates

SB616 Sick Leave Update Effective January 1, 2024

Self-Determination Program: Update to Financial Management Service Providers Requirements

Self-Determination Program: Employer Burden and Other Employment-Related Costs

Quality Incentive Program – Delivery of Early Intervention Services in Calendar Year 2024 for Children and Families in the Early Start Program

Assistive Technology (AT) in Early Start

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