Budget Update

State Budget Update 

• Governor Gavin Newsom released the 2020-2021 Budget proposal on January 10, 2020. For detailed information about its impact on the developmental disabilities system please view the Department's Highlights
• There was also a presentation to the Vendor Advisory Committee on 01/22/2020 providing an overview on the proposed budget. View the presentation.
• For information on the current budget and how it impacts Regional Centers and the individuals we serve View the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) budget page

The Learning Marketplace Presents: Legislative Training

Do you want to know more about the legislative or budget process? How a bill actually becomes a law? Do you want to learn how to better engage and get involved with your elected officials? If so, contact Roxy Ortiz for more information regarding upcoming sessions atrortiz@elarc.org 

Upcoming Legislative Workshops flyer

Bill Update:

These are several bills that will impact the regional center system (this is a limited list, for a more comprehensive list (please visits ARCA’s website).

• AB-261 (Mathis) Developmental services: regional centers: suspension of services
• AB-311(Frazier)- Regional centers: daily rates
• AB-438 (Frazier) Regional centers: holidays
• SB-412 (Stone) developmental services: fees
• SB-683 (Grove) Developmental services: regional centers

You can also search for other bills by visiting the California Legislative Information bill search. 

ARCA Reports

October 2018: The Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA) has released  its newest report: Building A System for Tomorrow: Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities to Lead Inclusive Lives.  This paper focuses on the essential resources the developmental services system needs to build a system for the future - to support individuals with developmental disabilities to lead inclusive lives they choose for themselves in their own communities. 

Additionally, reports authored by ARCA  in earlier years explain how funding limitations have negatively impacted regional centers’ ability to provide quality services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.  By posting these reports, ELARC hopes that they will increase your understanding of the challenges the developmental services system faces in supporting each Californian with a developmental disability as envisioned by the Lanterman Act.

Previous ARCA Reports

On the Brink of Collapse
Funding the Work of California’s Regional Centers
Inadequate Rates for Service Provision in California
ELARC page “Contact Your Legislator”

PLEASE NOTE:

Please note: The Budget Page is updated when actions taken on the California state budget from the State Legislature and/or Governor's office and/or Department of Developmental Services have or may have significant impact for individuals with developmental disabilities.