State elects not to update Cultural Competence Plan; county will use BHSA integrated plan
The committee learned the State will not update the Cultural Competence Plan for 2026–2027 and that Merced County will rely on its BHSA integrated plan; staff will provide regulatory guidance and an informational overview at a future meeting.
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Sharon Jones reported that the State has decided not to issue an updated Cultural Competence Plan for 2026–2027 and that Merced County will instead use the BHSA integrated plan as the guiding document for that period. Staff said they will prepare an informational briefing describing regulatory expectations and guidance for committee members.
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