August 31, 2012
While DREDF recognizes the importance of appropriate confidentiality and privacy rights, the DPH's restriction of unredacted reports was reduntant and counter-productive. It created delays that could have jeopardized the well-being of the individuals the California P&A agency is mandated to protect. SB 1377 ensures that the P&A agency has timely access to abuse and neglect reporting that is critical to the success of its federally mandated mission to protect the rights of persons with disabilities.