The bill establishes a Family Resource and Juvenile Assessment Center Pilot Program in metropolitan class areas, aimed at providing support 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 will be developed in collaboration with local organizations and community stakeholders. It is designed to address underlying issues contributing to juvenile delinquency, such as family dynamics, mental health, and educational challenges. The centers will offer a range of services, including parenting support, youth counseling, and conflict resolution, and will be required to integrate culturally relevant and trauma-informed practices.

Additionally, the bill modifies the Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund to allocate funding for the pilot program, allowing each designated center to receive up to $500,000 annually, contingent on available funds. The bill also mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct annual evaluations of the program's impact on youth and family well-being, community trust, and juvenile justice system involvement. The act will 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