California Code, Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 4581

(a) The Secretary of California Health and Human Services, in coordination with the State Department of Developmental Services, shall lead the development and implementation of the master plan for developmental services referenced in Governor Gavin Newsom's January 2024 Budget proposal and in the subsequent proclamation by the Governor that declared March 2024 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

(b) Other state entities that interact with the State Department of Developmental Services shall be included in discussions with the Master Plan for Developmental Services Committee as applicable.  These entities shall include, but not be limited to, the State Department of Health Care Services, the State Department of Social Services, the Department of Rehabilitation, the California Department of Aging, the State Department of Education, and the agencies listed in subdivision (f).

(c) The Secretary of California Health and Human Services shall solicit input through the committee, or through other means, from individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, professionals in the developmental services field, and a broad range of subject matter experts on topics that may include, but are not limited to, regional center board accountability and transparency and the evaluation of regional centers, including performance, equity, and diversity.

(d) When the California Health and Human Services Agency convenes meetings of the master plan committee, the information and materials about the work of the master plan committee shall be posted on the California Health and Human Services Agency's internet website in a timely manner.

(e) By March 15, 2025, the Secretary of California Health and Human Services shall submit an initial report to the Governor and the Legislature that summarizes the recommended components of the master plan resulting from the master plan committee advisory process, the community roundtable discussions, and the public comment received.

(f) The secretary and the director shall work with other state agencies and departments, as necessary, to identify policies, efficiencies, and strategies necessary to implement the master plan, which may include any of the following:

(g) The workgroup shall solicit input from stakeholders and gather information on the experiences of Californians with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in the implementation process of the master plan.

(h) The Secretary of California Health and Human Services shall submit master plan implementation updates to the Governor and the Legislature annually beginning March 15, 2026, to March 15, 2036, inclusive.  The updates shall include, but are not limited to, identification of any statutory changes, funding requirements, and changes to the department's new case management system considered necessary to effectively implement the plan.

(i) Any funding needed to support program enhancements proposed in the master plan is subject to an appropriation by the Legislature for those purposes.

(j) A report to be submitted pursuant to this section shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.

(k) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2026.