Public Hearing — Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time via Zoom

Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC) invites public comment on an AB 637 proposal under Welfare and Institutions Code sections 4669.2 and 4669.75. GGRC proposes to ask the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to allow eligible individuals to choose remote or hybrid delivery for the following services from Le Tusa, Inc.

Program	Service	Estimated individuals served per fiscal year
PASSION Program (PG4160)	Individual or Family Training, Service Code 102	60
CONNECT Program (PG4149)	Individual or Family Training, Service Code 102	60
Specialized Therapeutic Services (PG2902)	Service Code 117	30

Background Information 

GGRC interprets that service codes 102 and 117 are outside the categories eligible for remote delivery under its current guidance. The proposal would allow individuals to receive these services remotely or through a mix of remote and in-person sessions when appropriate to their needs and goals. The proposal would take effect only if DDS approves it. 

Impact 

Impact on services and individuals. Remote participation is expected to improve access for individuals who face transportation, health, disability-related, or other barriers to attending in person. In-person services would remain available. Remote participation would be voluntary, and the individual’s choice would be documented through the Individual Program Plan (IPP) process. 

Impact on GGRC and state budgets. GGRC does not anticipate a significant impact on its Purchase of Service budget or the state budget. The proposal would change how existing services can be delivered, and GGRC expects to implement it within its existing funding allocation.

Statutes and regulations proposed for waiver. GGRC proposes to request a limited waiver of the service-category restriction in Welfare and Institutions Code § 4648(a)(3)(B)(i). The request would apply to remote and hybrid delivery for the three Le Tusa vendorizations listed above. 

Public Hearing and Written Comments 

GGRC will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time via Zoom. Individuals served, families, providers, advocates, and other members of the public are invited to comment.

Register for the public hearing.

Please send written comments to Sean Galvin at sgalvin@ggrc.org by Friday, December 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

For interpretation or other accessibility accommodations, please contact Samantha Enriquez at senriquez@ggrc.org by November 15, if possible. 

GGRC will consider written comments and oral testimony as it prepares the final proposal for DDS. The proposal, public comments, and GGRC’s responses will be available for public review.