California Developmental Disability Services Quality, Performance, and Outcomes Act of 2025.
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Overview
This bill, the California Developmental Disability Services Quality, Performance, and Outcomes Act of 2025, aims to improve the quality and effectiveness of services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. It requires the Department of Developmental Services to review existing quality measures used by regional centers and vendors, and to develop a standardized set of performance indicators and benchmarks. The goal is to shift the focus from simply meeting regulatory requirements to measuring actual outcomes and promoting self-determination, ultimately enhancing the lives of those served.
Key provisions
- The Department of Developmental Services must review and map all existing quality, performance, and outcome measures.
- The Department must develop a uniform set of quality, performance, and outcomes measures by January 1, 2027.
- A tracking mechanism will be created to monitor and compare performance over time.
- Regional centers will be evaluated based on performance indicators and benchmarks.
- The Department must submit a report to the Legislature by January 1, 2028, detailing the implementation of these measures.
- New statewide IT systems must incorporate these measures to ensure consistent data collection.
- The measures should be grounded in evidence-based research and practices.
- The Department will consult with stakeholders, including academic social scientists, to develop these measures.
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