Cal. WIC § 4861
This is the official text of Cal. WIC § 4861, part of California’s Welfare and Institutions Code — governs public social services, juvenile justice, and mental health/developmental disability services.
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Official statutory text
A regional center may vendor a new work activity or supported employment program after determining the capacity of the program to deliver effective services and meet the requirements specified in subdivision (a) of Section 4856.
(a) Programs that receive the regional center’s approval to provide supported employment services shall receive rates in accordance with Section 4860.
(b) A new work activity program shall receive the rate posted on the department’s internet website.
(c) The regional center may approve or disapprove proposals submitted by new or existing vendors based on all of the following criteria, to the extent that it is federally permissible:
(1) The need for a work activity or supported employment program.
(2) The capacity of the vendor to deliver work activity or supported employment services effectively.
(3) The ability of the vendor to comply with the requirements of this section and Section 4856.
(4) The ability of the vendor to achieve integrated paid work for individuals served in supported employment.
(a) Programs that receive the regional center’s approval to provide supported employment services shall receive rates in accordance with Section 4860.
(b) A new work activity program shall receive the rate posted on the department’s internet website.
(c) The regional center may approve or disapprove proposals submitted by new or existing vendors based on all of the following criteria, to the extent that it is federally permissible:
(1) The need for a work activity or supported employment program.
(2) The capacity of the vendor to deliver work activity or supported employment services effectively.
(3) The ability of the vendor to comply with the requirements of this section and Section 4856.
(4) The ability of the vendor to achieve integrated paid work for individuals served in supported employment.
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