4621.6. (Added by Stats. 2026, Ch. 80, Sec. 28.)

(a) It is the intent of the Legislature to allow for uninterrupted supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and provide for the timely allocation of resources to regional centers.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, the department shall issue and adjust funding allocations to the regional centers, as specified in Section 4620. Funding allocations and adjustments may be done, at the department’s discretion, by letter, contract, or contract amendment, and shall be consistent with, and subject to, funding appropriated in the annual Budget Act. Funding allocations and adjustments made pursuant to this section are exempt from the Public Contract Code and the State Contracting Manual, and are not subject to the approval of the Department of General Services pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 10295 of the Public Contract Code.