California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 4435

Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 192, Sec. 6. (SB 138) Effective September 13, 2023.
(a)It is the intent of the Legislature to advance regional center service provision that is person centered and more uniform, consistent, and equitable, while enhancing the experiences of individuals and families. It is the further intent of the Legislature that the department shall, consistent with these equity goals, have the authority under this division to oversee and monitor the manner in which regional centers provide services pursuant to the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act (Division 4.5 (commencing with Section 4500)).
(b)Written directives issued by the department shall be consistent with the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act, and shall not interfere with the discretion of the individual program

planning team to determine the needs and services appropriate for each person with a developmental disability who is entitled to services under the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act.

Cite this section

Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 4435 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/wic/division-4-1-developmental-services/part-1-general-administration-powers-and-duties-of-the-department/section-4435

Other sections in Part 1 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION, POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT

§ 4400§ 4401§ 4404§ 4405§ 4406§ 4407§ 4408§ 4408.5§ 4409§ 4410…§ 4432§ 4433§ 4433.5§ 4434§ 4435§ 4435.1§ 4435.2§ 4436§ 4436.5§ 4437

This content is for reference, learning, and study purposes only. All legal text should be verified against the official California Legislative Information website, which is the authoritative source for California law. Data last processed: February 17, 2026.