BILL NUMBER: AB 1375	INTRODUCED
	BILL TEXT


INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member Huber

                        FEBRUARY 18, 2011

   An act relating to developmental services.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   AB 1375, as introduced, Huber. Developmental services: autism
services guidelines.
   Under existing law, the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities
Services Act, the State Department of Developmental Services is
authorized to contract with regional centers to provide support and
services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
   This bill would provide that it is the intent of the Legislature
to enact legislation that would promote statewide standardized
guidelines, best practices, and innovative approaches for the
provision of services and supports through regional centers for the
evaluation and treatment of individuals with autism spectrum
disorders from birth to 5 years of age.
   Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no.
State-mandated local program: no.


THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  SECTION 1.  It is the intent of the Legislature to enact
legislation that would promote statewide standardized guidelines,
best practices, and innovative approaches for the provision of
services and supports through regional centers for the evaluation and
treatment of individuals with autism spectrum disorders from birth
to five years of age.