CA AB1099

Requires regional centers to conduct assessments for foster children who are not determined eligible or provisionally eligible for developmental services within the 15-working-day initial intake period, rather than allowing discretion on whether to provide additional assessment

Prohibits regional centers from denying assessments solely based on lack of documentation (school, medical, or court records) or based on the age when a person received a diagnosis, as long as the qualifying condition originated before age 18

Mandates expedited 60-day assessment timelines for foster children, matching the timeline currently required for clients at risk of health/safety issues, developmental delays, or placement in more restrictive environments

Requires regional centers to assist in collecting and procuring documentation needed for assessments, and to complete assessments regardless of whether applicants possess required documentation

Requires the Department of Developmental Services to annually post data on its website including intake numbers, assessment timelines, denial rates, and demographic breakdowns for both general applicants and foster children specifically