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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January 20, 2023Self-Determination Program

Self-Determination Program: Financial Management Services Payments
January 19, 2023Quality Incentive Program

Quality Incentive Program – Data Submission for Prevention and Wellness for Adult Residential Facilities for Persons with Special Health Care Needs
January 17, 2023Self-Determination Program

Self-Determination Program: Funding to Support Implementation of the SDP – Fiscal Year 23/24
January 12, 2023Quality Incentive Program

Quality Incentive Program – Service Access & Workforce Capacity
January 11, 2023

Regional Center Audit Schedule – Fiscal Year 2023/24
January 6, 2023

Transportation Services Monthly Reimbursement Rate
January 3, 2023Early Intervention/Early Start

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C – Early Start and Implementation on Individualized Basis
December 30, 2022Self-Determination Program

Self-Determination Program: Continuing the Individual Budget and Spending Plan
December 28, 2022

Changes Impacting the Individual Program Plan and Individualized Family Service Plan Process
December 28, 2022Regional Center Performance Measures

Regional Center Performance Measures – Person Centered Services Planning, Service Coordinator Facilitation Skills
December 20, 2022

Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
December 19, 2022

Minimum Wage Increase Effective January 1, 2023