CA AB2414

Renames "direct service professionals" to "direct support professionals" throughout California's Welfare and Institutions Code, covering workers who provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Defines "direct support professional" as someone who receives compensation to support children or adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is employed by a regional center-funded service provider, and spends at least 50% of working time on direct support tasks

Requires the Department of Developmental Services to develop billing guidance by April 1, 2027, to facilitate a pay differential for direct support professionals who complete enhanced training, subject to Budget Act appropriation

Specifies that direct support tasks include services enhancing independence and community inclusion, skill development assistance, personal and vocational coaching, and help with activities of daily living

Makes conforming changes across multiple code sections addressing quarterly legislative briefings, rate reform, training curriculum development, and bilingual pay differentials to reflect the updated terminology