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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

  • October 27, 2021

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

  • October 25, 2021

    COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot Update

  • October 19, 2021

    July 2021 Trailer Bill Language Affecting Regional Centers

  • October 7, 2021

    Restoration Of Camping, Social Recreation And Other Services Per Welfare And Institutions Code Section 4648.5

  • October 4, 2021

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

  • September 28, 2021

    State Public Health Officer Order Regarding Worker Vaccination Mandate

  • September 27, 2021

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

  • September 24, 2021

    COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots

  • September 16, 2021

    Annual Presentation of National Core Indicators (NCI) Data

  • September 15, 2021

    Facility Directives from Other State Agencies, Covid-19 Vaccination, and PPE

  • August 25, 2021

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

  • August 24, 2021

    Guidelines for Implementation of Changes to Competitive Integrated Employment Incentive Payments Effective July 2021

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