4639.75. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 397, Sec. 3.)
(a)On an ongoing basis, and as necessary, the State…#
(a) On an ongoing basis, and as necessary, the State Department of Developmental Services shall provide to regional centers, and make available on the Internet, up-to-date information about work incentive programs for persons with developmental disabilities and other information relevant to persons with developmental disabilities in making informed choices about employment options. This information may include, but not be limited to, the access and retention of needed benefits, the interactions of earned income, asset building, and other financial changes on benefits, employment resources and protections, taxpayer requirements and responsibilities, training opportunities, and information and services available through other agencies, organizations, or on the Internet.
(b)The department, in consultation with regional centers,…#
(b) The department, in consultation with regional centers, shall assess the need for, and develop a plan for, training of regional center staff on employment issues facing persons with a developmental disability. The department shall not be required to implement training pursuant to this section if implementation cannot be achieved within existing resources, unless additional funding for this purpose becomes available.