AB 1099: Developmental services: initial intake.

This bill aims to improve the assessment process for individuals with developmental disabilities, particularly those in foster care. The bill requires regional centers to conduct an assessment within 15 days of receiving a request for assistance, unless the individual is a foster child. For foster children, the assessment must be completed within 60 days, regardless of the availability of documentation. The bill also prohibits regional centers from denying additional assessment solely based on the lack of documentation. Additionally, the bill requires regional centers to assist in collecting and procuring documentation to facilitate the assessment process. The bill also includes a reporting requirement for annual data on initial intakes, including those involving foster children, which will expire on January 1, 2030.