CA SB493

Requires at least 95% of juvenile justice funding (previously "a portion") to be distributed to community-based organizations and non-law enforcement public agencies, with prohibition on using these funds for law enforcement activities or personnel.

Revises Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council membership to require minimum 7 members with at least 50% community representatives, elected co-chairs (at least 1 community representative), and meetings at least 3 times per year with 10 days advance notice.

Expands juvenile justice plan requirements to include assessment of existing youth development services, identification of high-crime neighborhoods and schools, documentation of program effectiveness, and description of target population demographics (race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, ZIP code).

Requires programs and strategies to be based on trauma-informed and youth development approaches with collaboration prioritizing community-based organizations.

Mandates enhanced annual reporting to Board of State and Community Corrections including participant data disaggregated by race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, and ZIP code, with statewide analysis of county spending.