Developmental services: initial intake.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes how developmental services agencies initially assess individuals, particularly foster children. Currently, agencies must complete an initial assessment within 15 days of a request for assistance. This bill requires agencies to conduct a full assessment for foster children if they haven’t already determined eligibility within that 15-day period. The bill also prohibits assessments from being denied solely based on missing documentation or the age of the person at the time of diagnosis and requires the department to report data on initial intakes and assessments, including those involving foster children, annually. This reporting requirement will be repealed in 2030.
Key provisions
- Regional centers must conduct a full assessment for foster children if they haven’t determined eligibility within 15 days of a request for assistance.
- Assessments for foster children must be completed within 60 days, regardless of documentation.
- Assessments cannot be denied solely due to missing documentation or the age of the individual at the time of diagnosis.
- The Department of Developmental Services must submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing initial intake and assessment data, including information on foster children.
- The reporting requirement will be repealed on January 1, 2030.
- The bill clarifies the definition of ‘foster child’ for the purposes of this legislation.
Who is affected
- Individuals with developmental disabilities
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