The bill amends the juvenile justice policy and data board by increasing its membership from 21 to 23 members. This change is made to enhance representation and input from various stakeholders in the juvenile justice system. Additionally, the bill specifies that one of the new members must be the executive director of the Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Youth or a designee, ensuring that the perspectives of LGBTQ+ youth are included in discussions and decisions.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the composition of members with past juvenile justice involvement. It replaces the previous requirement of having two parents whose children have been involved in the juvenile court system with a new requirement for three individuals with past juvenile justice involvement. This includes at least two parents whose children have been subject to juvenile court jurisdiction and one adult who was previously subject to juvenile court jurisdiction as a child. This change aims to provide a broader range of experiences and insights to the board, ultimately improving the juvenile justice system.

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