Bill > AB1099

This bill modifies California's laws regarding developmental services, focusing on improving intake and assessment processes for individuals, with a specific emphasis on foster children. The bill requires regional centers to conduct initial intakes and assessments more quickly and comprehensively, particularly for foster children. Key changes include prohibiting regional centers from denying assessments solely based on lack of documentation or the age when a diagnosis was received, and mandating that assessments be completed within 60 days for foster children. The bill also requires the Department of Developmental Services to annually publish detailed data about initial intakes and assessments, including the number of intakes, percentage of eligible cases, average processing times, and demographic information about applicants and those denied services. The reporting requirement will be in effect until January 1, 2030, and aims to increase transparency and accountability in the regional center system. The legislation is part of the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act and seeks to ensure more equitable and timely access to developmental services, with a particular focus on protecting the interests of vulnerable populations like foster children.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

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