Amended in Assembly March 28, 2014

California Legislature—2013–14 Regular Session

Assembly Bill No. 2349

Introduced by Assembly Member Yamada

February 21, 2014

An act begin insert to add Section 4417.5 to the Welfare and Institutions Code, end insert relating to begin delete Sonoma Developmental Center end delete begin insert developmental services end insert .

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL’S DIGEST

AB 2349, as amended, Yamada. begin insert Developmental services: end insert Sonoma Developmental Center begin insert . end insert

Existing law establishes the State Department of Developmental Services and sets forth its duties and responsibilities, including, but not limited to, administration and oversight of the state developmental centers, including the Sonoma Developmental Center, and programs relating to persons with developmental disabilities under the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. begin insert Existing law requires the California Health and Human Services Agency to submit to the Legislature a master plan for the future of developmental centers by November 15, 2013, and to submit a report to the Legislature by January 10, 2014, regarding the ability of community resources to meet the specialized needs of residents now living in developmental centers. end insert

This bill would begin delete declare the intent of the Legislature to subsequently amend this bill to include provisions relating to end delete begin insert establish the Office of Community Care Coordination within the State Department of Developmental Services, and would require the office to develop a plan, on or before January 1, 2016, that addresses, among other things, the operation of at least 2 acute crisis clinics, as specified. The bill would also require the office to identify which modifications are necessary to enable end insert the Sonoma Developmental Center begin insert to operate as a placement of last resort and as an acute crisis clinic end insert .

Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee:  begin delete no end delete begin insert yes end insert . State-mandated local program: no.

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:

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begin insert SECTION 1 end insert begin insert . end insert   

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begin insert Section 4417.5 is added to the end insert begin insert Welfare and
Institutions Code end insert begin insert , to read: end insert

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begin insert 4417.5. end insert   

(a) There is in the State Department of Developmental
Services the Office of Community Care Coordination, which shall
develop a plan to establish facilities to assist former residents of
developmental centers and to expand and enhance existing
community services and supports. The office shall be located on
the grounds of the Sonoma Developmental Center.

(b) The office shall develop the plan on or before January 1,
2016. The plan shall be consistent with the master plan for the
future of developmental centers prepared by the California Health
and Human Services Agency pursuant to Section 14 of Chapter
25 of the Statutes of 2013, and shall address all of the following:

(1) The operation of at least two acute crisis clinics, each with
a capacity of 15 or fewer beds, to be located in the northern and
southern parts of the state.

(2) The operation of transitional facilities to facilitate a smooth
transition of developmental center residents and staff into the
community.

(3) The development of residential facilities with specialty
wrap-around services to provide a high level of behavioral
supports. These facilities shall be similar in nature to those
authorized by Section 1567.50 of the Health and Safety Code.

(4) Identification of the community capacity in existing models
of care.

(5) Support of regional center efforts to enhance supports to
maintain individuals in their own homes.

(6) Collaboration with regional centers to do all of the
following:

(A) Expand mobile crisis response teams.

(B) Expand crisis hotlines.

(C) Expand day programs.

(D) Create short-term homes.

(7) Providing developmental center staff for the transition of
individuals with challenging behaviors.

(c) The office shall develop, as part of the plan, a precise
definition of a “placement of last resort” and an “acute crisis
clinic,” which shall include a description of the services offered
by those facilities. The office shall also identify which modifications
are necessary to enable the Sonoma Developmental Center to
operate as a placement of last resort and as an acute crisis clinic.

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SECTION 1.  

It is the intent of the Legislature to subsequently
amend this measure to include provisions relating to the Sonoma
Developmental Center.

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