California Welfare and Institutions Code 4870.1 – (a) In addition to the program described Section 4870, subject …
(a) In addition to the program described Section 4870, subject to an appropriation in the Budget Act, the department shall establish, by December 31, 2021, a program to increase pathways to competitive integrated employment that shall meet both of the following requirements:
(1) (A) Be developed in consultation with stakeholders as specified in subparagraph (B).
Terms Used In California Welfare and Institutions Code 4870.1
- Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
- Consumer: means a person who has a disability that meets the definition of developmental disability set forth in subdivision (a). See California Welfare and Institutions Code 4512
(B) Consultation with stakeholders pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall commence no later than September 30, 2021, and shall include individuals with disabilities, including those served by the program, family members, employers and provider association representatives, consumer advocates, disability provider representatives, including regional centers, members of the Developmental Services Task Force, and legislative staff.
(2) Provide contracts or grants for entities to develop and implement innovative and replicable strategies and practices to increase paid work experiences and employment opportunities for regional center consumers.
(b) The department shall include in its annual May Revision fiscal estimate a description of the implementation of the program including, but not limited to, all of the following:
(1) A description of the stakeholder consultation.
(2) Data about the number and start date of funded grants or contracts.
(3) The number of enrolled participants.
(4) The number of employed participants.
(5) Any recommendations for program changes that may be necessary or desirable to maximize program effectiveness.
(c) Notwithstanding the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), the department may implement, interpret, or make specific this section by means of written directives or similar instructions, without taking any regulatory action.
(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 76, Sec. 53. (AB 136) Effective July 16, 2021.)