House Bill No. 2790 appropriates $10 million from the Statewide Recovery Fund to the Office of Juvenile Affairs to address increased costs associated with a specific project. The funds must be utilized in accordance with recommendations from the Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding. The bill establishes a Statewide Recovery Special Account for the Office of Juvenile Affairs, which will remain active as long as funds related to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 are being managed. The Office is authorized to request the transfer of appropriated funds to this account and must comply with verification requirements.

Additionally, the bill allows the Office of Juvenile Affairs to enter into memorandums of understanding with other state agencies for the management and oversight of the appropriated funds, ensuring that control over the funds remains with the Office. It also permits the Office to retain up to 2% of the funds for administrative costs, provided these costs comply with federal guidelines. The Office is required to submit quarterly reports to the Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding and to appear before the committee for updates on the implementation of the act. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate enactment.