2010 California Code
Welfare and Institutions Code
Chapter 8. Evaluation

4750.  The Legislature intends that expenditures on state programs
for persons with developmental disabilities shall have measurable and
desirable results. The results shall reflect the degree to which
persons with developmental disabilities are empowered to make choices
and are leading more independent, productive, and normal lives.




4750.5.  In order to gather data that is relevant to ensuring the
safety and well-being of persons with developmental disabilities, the
department shall ensure that the client master file entry for any
person with developmental disabilities placed by a regional center
will be updated within 30 days after the change of residence.




4752.  The department shall prepare by July 1, 1978, a plan for
using the method to obtain and report statewide information on
program effectiveness.
   The plan shall include:
   (a) A description of any sampling procedures to be used.
   (b) Methods for obtaining and analyzing information about the type
and amount of service provided to obtain program results.
   (c) Methods for determining the state expenditures associated with
varying levels of measured program effectiveness.
   (d) Specification of procedures and format for future reports to
the Legislature on program costs and effectiveness.
   (e) The projected costs of implementation.



4753.  By January 1, 1979, the department shall implement the
evaluation system for all programs under its jurisdiction.



4754.  Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit any
agency providing services to persons with developmental disabilities
from utilizing additional evaluation mechanisms for the agency's own
program purposes.