CA AB2158

Requires independent IHSS providers (those not employed by private third-party agencies) to register on the home care aide registry before providing services to clients

Mandates independent IHSS providers complete 5 hours of entry-level training (2 hours orientation, 3 hours safety) prior to working with clients

Requires independent IHSS providers to complete minimum 5 hours of annual training on core competencies including clients' rights, abuse prevention, personal hygiene assistance, and transportation safety

Specifies that online training programs may be used to fulfill both entry-level and annual training requirements

States no state reimbursement is required because the bill creates a new crime definition under existing penalty provisions