Amendment S-5003 to SF 285

Filed February 5, 2024 in the Senate by Sen. Brad Zaun (R)

What it changes

1. By striking everything after the enacting clause and inserting: “Section
2. Section 232.192, Code 2024, is amended by striking the section and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 232.192 Juvenile justice delinquency prevention.
3. Contingent on a specific appropriation for these purposes, the judicial branch shall do all of the following: a. Use research and data to develop, evaluate, and administer gender-responsive, and developmentally and culturally competent, evidence-based programs and services to address the identified criminogenic needs of youth in the community throughout all stages of involvement with juvenile court services and the juvenile court including prevention, treatment, and reentry. b. Develop programs targeting services that reduce or eliminate the need for out-of-home placement. c. Develop services to promote continuity of care that are provided collaboratively within the community and that are delivered through planning and community groups, organizations, and resources. d. Develop community-based and evidence-driven programs and services that specifically address the needs of juvenile court services and court-involved youth transitioning into adulthood.
4. Programs and services required by this section shall focus on community safety and be driven by validated assessments to ensure programming is matched to youth risk level and individual needs.”
5. Title page, by striking lines 2 and 3 and inserting “programs and services.”

Official amendment (PDF) · In the Bill Book