California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 18987.62

WIC § 18987.62 Effective Jan 1, 2013Div. 9 · Part 6 · Ch. 12.86

Statute text

(a)Upon request from a county, the director may waive regulations governing foster care payments or the operation of group homes to enable counties to implement the agreements established pursuant to Section 18987.61. Waivers granted by the director shall be applicable only to services provided under the terms of the agreement and for the duration of the agreement, whichever is earlier, unless the director authorizes an extension of the waiver pursuant to subdivision (f). A waiver shall only be granted when all of the following apply:

(1)The agreement promises to offer a worthwhile test of an innovative approach or to encourage the development of a new service for which there is a recognized need.

(2)The regulatory requirement prevents the implementation of the agreement.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 663, Sec. 9. (SB 1319) Effective January 1, 2013.