House Bill No. [insert bill number] amends existing laws related to the Back on Track Youth Pilot Program in Louisiana. The bill modifies the allocation of annual savings from criminal justice reforms, reducing the percentage allocated to the Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPS&C) from 15% to 12%. Additionally, it introduces a new allocation of 2% of the annual savings to the Louisiana Children's Trust Fund Board, which will be responsible for administering and operating 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.

Furthermore, the definition of "youth or youths" is updated to include individuals who are at least 16 years old and not more than 24 years old, expanding the age range eligible for the program. The bill retains the existing provisions regarding the administration of the program by selected nonprofit groups and various state departments, including the DPS&C, the Department of Children and Family Services, and the Department of Education, while adding the Louisiana Children's Trust Fund Board to this list. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the Back on Track Youth Pilot Program by reallocating funds and expanding the definition of eligible participants.

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