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MS HB404
Bill
Status
Passed
3/13/2015
Primary Sponsor
John Hines
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AI Summary
- Renames the Division of Youth Services' "Adolescent Offender Program" to "Adolescent Opportunity Program" (AOP) statewide
- Requires AOPs to incorporate evidence-based practices and positive behavioral interventions including at least two elements such as academic tutoring, mentoring, vocational training, substance abuse treatment, family counseling, or anger management
- Removes outdated provisions for constructing specific juvenile correctional facilities (150-bed male facility, 100-bed female facility, 15-bed maximum security female facility)
- Eliminates requirements for Forestry Camp and transitional living facility operations that were previously mandated
- Updates related statute to change terminology for counselors working at these programs from "adolescent offender program" to "adolescent opportunity program," effective July 1, 2015
Legislative Description
Division of Youth Services; authorize to operate "Adolescent Opportunity Program" instead of Adolescent Offender Program.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
3/13/2015
Committee Referrals
Public Health and Welfare2/9/2015
Youth and Family Affairs1/19/2015
Full Bill Text
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