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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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  • October 26, 2023

    Regional Center Performance Measures – Phase I Recognition and Incentive Payment Methodology

  • October 13, 2023Regional Center Operations

    Updated Claiming Deadline for Regional Center Operations Expenditures Funded by ARPA

  • September 29, 2023Self-Determination Program

    Self-Determination Program: Service Provider Background Checks

  • September 29, 2023Self-Determination Program

    Self-Determination Program: Financial Management Services Payments

  • September 27, 2023Quality Incentive Program

    Quality Incentive Program – Prevention and Wellness Measure – Expansion to FHA, EBSH, and RCFE

  • September 20, 2023

    Board of Directors’ Training Plan and Report

  • August 21, 2023

    Absence Billings During a State of Emergency

  • August 16, 2023Early Intervention/Early Start

    Early Start Specialized Therapeutic Services Requirements

  • August 15, 2023

    Grants for Enhanced Community Integration for Children and Adolescents (Social Recreation Grants) Outreach Plan

  • August 2, 2023

    Electronic Visit Verification: Provider Compliance in The Self-Determination Program

  • July 20, 2023Self-Determination Program

    Self-Determination Program: Meetings of The Local Volunteer Advisory Committee (LVAC)

  • July 14, 2023Quality Incentive Program

    Quality Incentive Program – Employment Access Incentive Payments

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