Reps. Fukumoto Chang, McDermott, Tupola and Ward address SB 979 Office of Youth Services

RELATING TO YOUTH.

Report Title:  Office of Youth Services; Safe Places for Youth Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)

Description:  Requires the office of youth services to coordinate a safe places for youth pilot program until 6/30/2021 to establish a network of safe places where youth in crisis can access safety and services. Establishes the position of safe places for youth program coordinator. Allows youth in crisis who are at least 14 but under 18 years of age to consent to services in the safe places program under certain circumstances. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)  /24/2015 H Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Fukumoto Chang, Matsumoto, McDermott, Pouha, Tupola, Ward voting no(6) and Representative(s) Har, Ing, Takumi excused (3).

SB979: Text, Status.