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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.

Filter Directives

  • February 24, 2022

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

  • February 11, 2022Self-Determination Program

    Funding to Support Implementation of the Self-Determination Program

  • February 8, 2022

    Sub-Code for Social Recreation Activities

  • January 28, 2022Self-Determination Program

    Self-Determination Program: Individual Budget Development and Certification Tool and Spending Plan Frequently Asked Questions

  • January 21, 2022

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

  • January 13, 2022Self-Determination Program

    Self-Determination Program: Goods and Services

  • December 23, 2021

    Booster Shot Mandate and Other Information

  • December 22, 2021

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

  • December 14, 2021

    Universal Indoor Mask Mandate and Booster Update

  • December 9, 2021

    Omicron Variant of COVID-19

  • November 4, 2021Self-Determination Program

    Self-Determination Program: Participant Choice Specialists

  • November 3, 2021

    COVID-19 Vaccines for Children

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