1. (a) “Greatest social need” means the need caused by noneconomic factors which include any of the following:

   1. (1) Physical and mental disabilities.
   2. (2) Language barriers.

   3. (3) Cultural, social, or geographical isolation, including isolation caused by racial or ethnic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression that does either of the following:

      1. (A) Restricts the ability of an individual to perform normal daily tasks.
      2. (B) Threatens the capacity of an individual to live independently.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 9102 and 9105, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 9015, Welfare and Institutions Code; and 42 U.S.C. 3002(24).

History

1. New section filed 3-15-96; operative 4-14-96 (Register 96, No. 11).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 2-10-98 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 7).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a)(3) and amending Note filed 3-20-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 12).