This bill amends and reenacts certain provisions of Louisiana law regarding the Back on Track Youth Pilot Program, specifically R.S. 15:951(C) and (E), and enacts R.S. 15:827.3(A)(2)(d). A key change includes the allocation of fifteen percent of annual savings from criminal justice reforms to the Louisiana Children's Trust Fund Board, which will administer and operate the Back on Track Youth Pilot Program. The bill also designates the Louisiana Children's Trust Fund Board as the intermediary for the program, granting it the authority to manage funds and make necessary adjustments to program funding.

Additionally, the definition of "youth or youths" is updated to refer to individuals who are at least sixteen years of age and not more than twenty-four years of age, replacing the previous definition that referred to individuals under eighteen. This change broadens the age range of participants eligible for the program, aiming to better support young individuals transitioning into adulthood.

Statutes affected:
HB584 Original: 15:3(A)(2), 15:951(C)
HB584 Engrossed: 15:951(C)
HB584 Enrolled: 15:951(C)
HB584 Act : 15:951(C)