{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"4651","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 4651","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4.5. SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED [4500. - 4894.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-4.5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Regional Centers for Persons With Developmental Disabilities [4620. - 4669.75.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-4.5/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Regional Center Responsibilities [4640. - 4659.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-4.5/chapter-5/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1011, Sec. 18.   Effective January 1, 1993.","effective":"1993-01-01","html":"<p>(a) It is the intent of the Legislature that regional centers shall find innovative and economical methods of achieving the objectives contained in individual program plans of persons with developmental disabilities.</p><p>(b) The department shall encourage and assist regional centers to use innovative programs, techniques, and staffing arrangements to carry out their responsibilities.</p>","text":"(a) It is the intent of the Legislature that regional centers shall find innovative and economical methods of achieving the objectives contained in individual program plans of persons with developmental disabilities. (b) The department shall encourage and assist regional centers to use innovative programs, techniques, and staffing arrangements to carry out their responsibilities.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/regional-center-responsibilities-4651","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}