The bill establishes a Family Resource and Juvenile Assessment Center Pilot Program in metropolitan class areas, aimed at providing support, assessment, and intervention services for youth and families involved in or at risk of entering the juvenile justice system. The program will operate 24/7 and is designed to address underlying issues contributing to juvenile delinquency, such as family dynamics, mental health, and educational challenges. The Department of Health and Human Services is tasked with ensuring high-quality standards for the centers, which will offer a range of core services, including parenting support, youth counseling, and mental health services. The pilot program will last for five years and will involve partnerships with local organizations to foster community trust and engagement.

Additionally, the bill modifies the Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund to allocate funding for the Family Resource and Juvenile Assessment Center Pilot Program, allowing each designated center to receive up to $500,000 annually, contingent on available funds. The bill also mandates an annual evaluation of the program's impact on youth and family well-being, community trust, and juvenile justice system involvement. The act is set to become operative on September 1, 2025, and repeals the original section of the law regarding the Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund.

Statutes affected:
Final Reading: 68-996
Slip Law: 68-996