Bill > AB143

This bill makes various changes to California's developmental services system, focusing on improving services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The bill modifies the Self-Determination Program, which allows participants more control over their services, by establishing a new methodology for individual budgets based on authorized services rather than past expenditures. It requires regional centers to certify participants' spending plans and directs the department to develop standardized statewide processes by March 2027. The bill also makes the implicit bias training for regional centers subject to legislative appropriation and expresses legislative intent for centers to continue such training when possible. Additionally, the bill updates requirements for rate reforms, introducing a quality incentive program that will require providers to be compliant with electronic visit verification and home- and community-based services rules starting in the 2026-27 fiscal year. It removes monthly parental fees for out-of-home care services and makes changes to habilitation and supported employment services, including updating definitions and rate-setting processes. The bill also establishes requirements for the Master Plan for Developmental Services, mandating committee meetings and detailed reporting. Finally, it appropriates $2,789,000 to the State Department of Developmental Services for project planning activities at regional centers. The bill is related to the state budget and takes effect immediately.

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