,,ii #aacth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #biii ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,december #aa1 #bjad ,mr4 ,whitehouse 7for himself and ,mr4 ,grassley7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on the ,judiciary ,a ,,bill ,to reauthorize and improve the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,reauthorization ,act of #bjad4 #b4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #b4 ,table of contents4 ,,title ,i--,declaration of purpose and definitions ,sec4 #aja4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,definitions4 ,,title ,,ii--,juvenile justice and delinquency prevention ,sec4 #bja4 ,concentration of ,federal efforts4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,coordinating ,council on ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,annual report4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,allocation of funds4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,state plans4 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,authority to make grants4 ,sec4 #bjg4 ,grants to ,indian tribes4 ,sec4 #bjh4 ,research and evaluation2 statistical analyses2 information dissemination4 ,sec4 #bji4 ,training and technical assistance4 ,sec4 #baj4 ,incentive grants for ,state and local programs4 ,sec4 #baa4 ,administrative authority4 ,sec4 #bab4 ,technical and conforming amendments4 ,,title ,,iii--,incentive grants for local delinquency prevention programs ,sec4 #cja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,grants for delinquency prevention programs4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,technical and conforming amendment4 ,,title ,,iv--,miscellaneous provisions ,sec4 #dja4 ,evaluation by ,government ,accountability ,office4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,accountability and oversight4 ,,title ,v--,juvenile accountability block grants ,sec4 #eja4 ,grant eligibility4 ,i ,declaration of purpose and definitions #aja4 ,purposes ,section #ajb of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efjb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 to support a trauma-informed continuum of programs 7including delinquency prevention1 intervention1 mental health and substance abuse treatment1 and aftercare7 to address the needs of at-risk youth and youth who come into contact with the justice system4 4 #ajb4 ,definitions ,section #ajc of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#h71 by amending subparagraph 7,c7 to read as follows3 7,c7 an ,indian tribe2 or 2 7#b7 by amending paragraph 7#ah7 to read as follows3 7#ah7 the term ,indian tribe has the meaning given that term in section #ajb of the ,federally ,recognized ,indian ,tribe ,list ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dgi;a72 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#bb71 by striking or confine adults and all that follows and inserting or confine adult inmates22 7#d7 by amending paragraph 7#be7 to read as follows3 7#be7 the term sight or sound contact means any physical1 clear visual1 or verbal contact1 that is not brief and inadvertent2 2 7#e7 by amending paragraph 7#bf7 to read as follows3 7#bf7 the term adult inmate-- 7,a7 means an individual who-- 7i7 has reached the age of full criminal responsibility under applicable ,state law2 and 7ii7 has been arrested and is in custody for or awaiting trial on a criminal charge1 or is convicted of a criminal charge offense2 and 7,b7 does not include an individual who-- 7i7 at the time of the time of the offense1 was younger than the maximum age at which a youth can be held in a juvenile facility under applicable ,state law2 and 7ii7 was committed to the care and custody of a juvenile correctional agency by a court of competent jurisdiction or by operation of applicable ,state law2 2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#bh71 by striking and at the end2 7#g7 in paragraph 7#bi71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#h7 by adding at the end the following3 7#cj7 the term core requirements means the requirements described in paragraphs 7#aa71 7#ab71 7#ac71 7#ad71 and 7#ae7 of section #bbc7;a72 7#ca7 the term chemical agent means a spray used to temporarily incapacitate a person1 including oleoresin capsicum spray1 tear gas1 and #b-;chlorobenzalmalononitrile gas2 7#cb7 the term isolation-- 7,a7 means any instance in which a youth is confined alone for more than #ae minutes in a room or cell2 and 7,b7 does not include confinement during regularly scheduled sleeping hours1 or for not more than #a hour during any #bd-;hour period in the room or cell in which the youth usually sleeps1 protective confinement 7for injured youths or youths whose safety is threatened71 separation based on an approved treatment program1 confinement that is requested by the youth1 or the separation of the youth from a group in a nonlocked setting for the purpose of calming2 7#cc7 the term restraints has the meaning given that term in section #eia of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bij;ii72 7#cd7 the term evidence-based means a program or practice that is demonstrated to be effective and that-- 7,a7 is based on a clearly articulated and empirically supported theory2 7,b7 has measurable outcomes1 including a detailed description of what outcomes were produced in a particular population2 and 7,c7 has been scientifically tested1 optimally through randomized control studies or comparison group studies2 7#ce7 the term promising means a program or practice that is demonstrated to be effective based on positive outcomes from #a or more objective1 independent1 and scientifically valid evaluations1 as documented in writing to the ,administrator2 7#cf7 the term dangerous practice means an act1 procedure1 or program that creates an unreasonable risk of physical injury1 pain1 or psychological harm to a juvenile subjected to the act1 procedure1 or program2 7#cg7 the term screening means a brief process-- 7,a7 designed to identify youth who may have mental health or substance abuse needs requiring immediate attention1 intervention1 and further evaluation2 and 7,b7 the purpose of which is to quickly identify a youth with a possible mental health or substance abuse need in need of further assessment2 7#ch7 the term assessment includes1 at a minimum1 an interview and review of available records and other pertinent information-- 7,a7 by a mental health or substance abuse professional who meets the criteria of the applicable ,state for licensing and education in the mental health or substance abuse field2 and 7,b7 which is designed to identify significant mental health or substance abuse treatment needs to be addressed during a youth's confinement2 7#ci7 the term contact means the point at which a youth interacts with the juvenile justice system or criminal justice system1 including interaction with a juvenile justice1 juvenile court1 or law enforcement official1 and including brief1 sustained1 or repeated interaction2 7#dj7 the term trauma-informed means-- 7,a7 understanding the impact that exposure to violence and trauma have on a youth's physical1 psychological1 and psychosocial development2 7,b7 recognizing when a youth has been exposed to violence and trauma and is in need of help to recover from the adverse impacts of trauma2 and 7,c7 responding by helping in ways that reflect awareness of the adverse impacts of trauma2 and 7#da7 the term racial and ethnic disparity means youth of color are involved at a decision point in the juvenile justice system at higher rates1 incrementally or cumulatively1 than white non-,hispanic youth at that decision point4 4 ,,ii ,juvenile justice and delinquency prevention #bja4 ,concentration of ,federal efforts ,section #bjd7;a7 of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efad7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the first sentence-- 7,a7 by striking a long-term plan1 and implement and inserting the following3 a long-term plan to improve the juvenile justice system in the ,united ,states1 taking into account scientific knowledge regarding adolescent development and behavior and regarding the effects of delinquency prevention programs and juvenile justice interventions on adolescents1 and shall implement2 and 7,b7 by striking research1 and improvement of the juvenile justice system in the ,united ,states and inserting and research2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking ,federal ,register and all that follows and inserting ,federal ,register during the #cj-;day period ending on ,october #a of each year44 #bjb4 ,coordinating ,council on ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,section #bjf of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efaf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 by inserting the ,administrator of the ,substance ,abuse and ,mental ,health ,services ,administration1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 after the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services12 and 7,b7 by striking ,commissioner of ,immigration and ,naturalization and inserting ,assistant ,secretary for ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking paragraphs 7#ab77;,a71 7#ac71 and 7#ad7 of section #bbc7;a7 of this title and inserting the core requirements2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 on an annual basis after collectively2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 not later than #abj days after the completion of the last meeting of the ,council during any fiscal year1 submit to the ,committee on ,education and ,labor of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate a report that-- 7i7 contains the recommendations described in subparagraph 7,a72 7ii7 includes a detailed account of the activities conducted by the ,council during the fiscal year1 including a complete detailed accounting of expenses incurred by the ,council to conduct operations in accordance with this section2 7iii7 is published on the websites of the ,department of ,justice and the ,council2 and 7iv7 is in addition to the annual report required under section #bjg4 4 #bjc4 ,annual report ,section #bjg of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efag7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking a fiscal year and inserting each fiscal year2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 1 ethnicity1 after race2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,f7-- 7i7 by inserting and other before disabilities12 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 a summary of data from #a month of the applicable fiscal year of the use of restraints and isolation upon juveniles held in the custody of secure detention and correctional facilities operated by a ,state or unit of local government2 7,h7 the number of juveniles released from custody and the type of living arrangement to which each such juvenile was released2 7,i7 the number of status offense cases petitioned to court 7including a breakdown by type of offense and disposition71 number of status offenders held in secure detention1 the findings used to justify the use of secure detention1 and the average period of time a status offender was held in secure detention2 7,j7 the number of pregnant juveniles held in the custody of secure detention and correctional facilities operated by a ,state or unit of local government2 and 7,k7 the number of juveniles whose offenses originated on school grounds1 during off-campus activities1 or due to a referral by any school official4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,a description of the criteria used to determine what programs qualify as evidence-based and promising programs under this title and title ,v and a comprehensive list of those programs the ,administrator has determined meet such criteria4 7#f7 ,a description of funding provided to ,indian tribes under this ,act1 or under the ,tribal ,law and ,order ,act of #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-baa2 #abd ,stat4 #bbfa71 including direct ,federal grants and funding provided to ,indian tribes through a ,state or unit of local government4 7#g7 ,an analysis and evaluation of the internal controls at the ,office of ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention to determine if grantees are following the requirements of the ,office of ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention grant programs and what remedial action the ,office of ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention has taken to recover any grant funds that are expended in violation of the grant programs1 including instances in which-- 7,a7 supporting documentation was not provided for cost reports2 7,b7 unauthorized expenditures occurred2 or 7,c7 subrecipients of grant funds were not compliant with program requirements4 7#h7 ,an analysis and evaluation of the total amount of payments made to grantees that the ,office of ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention recouped from grantees that were found to be in violation of policies and procedures of the ,office of ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention grant programs1 including-- 7,a7 the full name and location of the grantee2 7,b7 the violation of the program found2 7,c7 the amount of funds sought to be recouped by the ,office of ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention2 and 7,d7 the actual amount recouped by the ,office of ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention4 4 #bjd4 ,allocation of funds 7a7 ,technical assistance ,section #bba7;b77#a7 of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efca7;b77#a77 is amended by striking #b percent and inserting #e percent4 7b7 ,other allocations ,section #bbb of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efcb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking age eighteen and inserting #ah years of age1 based on the most recent census2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 7,a7 ,if the aggregate amount appropriated for a fiscal year to carry out this title is less than #ge1jjj1jjj1 then-- 7i7 the amount allocated to each ,state other than a ,state described in clause 7ii7 for that fiscal year shall be not less than #djj1jjj2 and 7ii7 the amount allocated to the ,virgin ,islands of the ,united ,states1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands for that fiscal year shall be not less than #ge1jjj4 7,b7 ,if the aggregate amount appropriated for a fiscal year to carry out this title is not less than #ge1jjj1jjj1 then-- 7i7 the amount allocated to each ,state other than a ,state described in clause 7ii7 for that fiscal year shall be not less than #fjj1jjj2 and 7ii7 the amount allocated to the ,virgin ,islands of the ,united ,states1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands for that fiscal year shall be not less than #ajj1jjj4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 7#a7 ,if any amount allocated under subsection 7a7 is withheld from a ,state due to noncompliance with the core requirements1 the funds shall be reallocated for an improvement grant designed to assist the ,state in achieving compliance with the core requirements4 7#b7 ,the ,administrator shall condition a grant described in paragraph 7#a7 on the ,state-- 7,a7 with the approval of the ,administrator1 developing specific action steps designed to restore compliance with the core requirements2 and 7,b7 semiannually submitting to the ,administrator a report on progress toward implementing the specific action steps developed under subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,the ,administrator shall provide appropriate and effective technical assistance directly or through an agreement with a contractor to assist a ,state receiving an improvement grant described in paragraph 7#a7 in achieving compliance with the core requirements4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 as redesignated1 by striking efficient administration1 including monitoring1 evaluation1 and one full-time staff position and inserting effective and efficient administration1 including the designation of not less than #a person to coordinate efforts to achieve and sustain compliance with the core requirements2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7e71 as redesignated1 by striking #e per centum of the minimum and inserting not more than #e percent of the4 #bje4 ,state plans ,section #bbc of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efcc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking and shall describe the status of compliance with ,state plan requirements4 and inserting the following3 shall describe the status of compliance with ,state plan requirements1 and shall describe how the ,state plan is supported by or takes account of scientific knowledge regarding adolescent development and behavior and regarding the effects of delinquency prevention programs and juvenile justice interventions on adolescents4 ,not later than #cj days after the date on which a plan or amended plan submitted under this subsection is finalized1 a ,state shall make the plan or amended plan publicly available by posting the plan or amended plan on the ,state's publicly available website42 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by inserting adolescent development1 after concerning2 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii7-- 7aa7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking counsel for children and youth and inserting publicly supported court-appointed legal counsel for children and youth charged in delinquency matters2 7bb7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by striking mental health1 education1 special education and inserting children's mental health1 education1 child and adolescent substance abuse1 special education1 services for youth with disabilities2 7cc7 in subclause 7,v71 by striking delinquents or potential delinquents and inserting delinquent youth or youth at risk of delinquency2 7dd7 in subclause 7,,vii71 by striking and at the end2 7ee7 by redesignating subclause 7,,viii7 as subclause 7,,xi72 7ff7 by inserting after subclause 7,,vii7 the following3 7,,viii7 the executive director or the designee of the executive director of a public or nonprofit entity that is located in the ,state and receiving a grant under part ,a of title ,,iii2 7,,ix7 persons with expertise and competence in preventing and addressing mental health and substance abuse needs in juvenile delinquents and those at-risk of delinquency2 7,x7 representatives of victim or witness advocacy groups2 and 2 and 7gg7 in subclause 7,,xi71 as so redesignated1 by striking disabilities and inserting and other disabilities1 truancy reduction1 school failure2 and 7,,iii7 in clause 7iv71 by striking #bd at the time of appointment and inserting #bh2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d77ii71 by striking requirements of paragraphs 7#aa71 7#ab71 and 7#ac7 and inserting core requirements2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,e77i71 by adding and at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking section #bbb7;d7 and inserting section #bbb7;e72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking ,indian tribes and all that follows through applicable to the detention and confinement of juveniles and inserting ,indian tribes that agree to attempt to comply with the core requirements applicable to the detention and confinement of juveniles2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking performs law enforcement functions and inserting has jurisdiction2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking clause 7i7 and inserting the following3 7i7 a plan for ensuring that the chief executive officer of the ,state1 ,state legislature1 and all appropriate public agencies in the ,state with responsibility for provision of services to children1 youth1 and families are informed of the requirements of the ,state plan and compliance with the core requirements2 2 7,,ii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking and at the end2 and 7,,iii7 by striking clause 7iv7 and inserting the following3 7iv7 a plan to provide alternatives to detention1 including diversion to home-based or community-based services that are culturally and linguistically competent or treatment for those youth in need of mental health1 substance abuse1 or co-occurring disorder services at the time such juveniles first come into contact with the juvenile justice system2 7v7 a plan to reduce the number of children housed in secure detention and corrections facilities who are awaiting placement in residential treatment programs2 7vi7 a plan to engage family members1 where appropriate1 in the design and delivery of juvenile delinquency prevention and treatment services1 particularly post-placement2 and 7vii7 a plan to use community-based services to address the needs of at-risk youth or youth who have come into contact with the juvenile justice system2 2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking existing and inserting evidence-based and promising2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#i7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking section #bbb7;d7 and inserting section #bbb7;e72 and 7,,ii7 by striking used for-- and inserting used for evidence-based and trauma-informed--2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a77i71 by inserting status offenders and other before youth who need2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b77i7-- 7,i7 by striking parents and other family members and inserting status offenders1 other youth1 and the parents and other family members of such offenders and youth2 and 7,,ii7 by striking be retained and inserting remain2 7iv7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,g7 through 7,s7 as subparagraphs 7,h7 through 7,t71 respectively2 7v7 in subparagraph 7,f71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking expanding and inserting programs to expand2 7vi7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,f71 the following3 7,g7 expanding access to publicly supported1 court-appointed legal counsel and enhancing capacity for the competent representation of every child2 2 7vii7 in subparagraph 7,m71 as so redesignated-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking restraints and inserting alternatives2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking by the provision2 7viii7 in subparagraph 7,s71 as so redesignated1 by striking the and at the end2 7ix7 in subparagraph 7,t71 as so redesignated1 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7x7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,t7 the following3 7,u7 programs and projects designed to inform juveniles of the opportunity and process for expunging juvenile records and to assist juveniles in pursuing juvenile record expungements for both adjudications and arrests not followed by adjudications2 and 7,v7 programs that address the needs of girls in or at risk of entering the juvenile justice system1 including young mothers1 survivors of commercial sexual exploitation or domestic child sex trafficking1 girls with disabilities1 and girls of color1 including girls who are members of an ,indian tribe2 2 7,g7 in paragraph 7#aa7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting and individuals under #ah years of age who are charged with or who have committed an offense of purchase or public possession of any alcoholic beverage after by an adult2 and 7,,ii7 in the matter following clause 7iii71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by adding and at the end2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 encourage the use of community-based alternatives to secure detention1 including programs of public and nonprofit entities receiving a grant under part ,a of title ,,iii2 2 7,h7 in paragraph 7#ab77;,a71 by striking contact and inserting sight or sound contact2 7,i7 in paragraph 7#ac71 by striking contact each place it appears and inserting sight or sound contact2 7,j7 by striking paragraph 7#bb72 7,k7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#bc7 through 7#bh7 as paragraphs 7#bd7 through 7#bi71 respectively2 7,l7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ad7 through 7#ba7 as paragraphs 7#af7 through 7#bc71 respectively2 7,m7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ac7 the following3 7#ad7 require that-- 7,a7 not later than #c years after the date of enactment of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,reauthorization ,act of #bjad1 unless a court finds1 after a hearing and in writing1 that it is in the interest of justice1 juveniles awaiting trial or other legal process who are treated as adults for purposes of prosecution in criminal court and housed in a secure facility-- 7i7 shall not have sight or sound contact with adult inmates2 and 7ii7 except as provided in paragraph 7#ac71 may not be held in any jail or lockup for adults2 7,b7 in determining under subparagraph 7,a7 whether it is in the interest of justice to permit a juvenile to be held in any jail or lockup for adults1 or have sight or sound contact with adult inmates1 a court shall consider-- 7i7 the age of the juvenile2 7ii7 the physical and mental maturity of the juvenile2 7iii7 the present mental state of the juvenile1 including whether the juvenile presents an imminent risk of harm to the juvenile2 7iv7 the nature and circumstances of the alleged offense2 7v7 the juvenile's history of prior delinquent acts2 7vi7 the relative ability of the available adult and juvenile detention facilities to meet the specific needs of the juvenile and to protect the public2 7vii7 whether placement in a juvenile facility will better serve the long-term interests of the juvenile and be more likely to prevent recidivism2 7viii7 the availability of programs designed to treat the juvenile's behavioral problems2 and 7ix7 any other relevant factor2 and 7,c7 if a court determines under subparagraph 7,a7 that it is in the interest of justice to permit a juvenile to be held in any jail or lockup for adults-- 7i7 the court shall hold a hearing not less frequently than once every #cj days to review whether it is still in the interest of justice to permit the juvenile to be so held or have such sight or sound contact2 and 7ii7 the juvenile shall not be held in any jail or lockup for adults1 or permitted to have sight or sound contact with adult inmates1 for more than #ahj days1 unless the court1 in writing1 determines there is good cause for an extension or the juvenile expressly waives this limitation2 7#ae7 implement policy1 practice1 and system improvement strategies at the ,state1 territorial1 local1 and tribal levels1 as applicable1 to identify and reduce racial and ethnic disparities among youth who come into contact with the juvenile justice system1 without establishing or requiring numerical standards or quotas1 by-- 7,a7 establishing coordinating bodies1 composed of juvenile justice stakeholders at the ,state1 local1 or tribal levels1 to oversee and monitor efforts by ,states1 units of local government1 and ,indian tribes to reduce racial and ethnic disparities2 7,b7 identifying and analyzing key decision points in ,state1 local1 or tribal juvenile justice and educational systems to determine which points create racial and ethnic disparities among youth who come into contact with the juvenile justice system2 7,c7 developing and implementing data collection and analysis systems to identify where racial and ethnic disparities exist in the juvenile justice system and to track and analyze such disparities2 7,d7 developing and implementing a work plan that includes measurable objectives for policy1 practice1 or other system changes1 based on the needs identified in the data collection and analysis under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c72 and 7,e7 publicly reporting1 on an annual basis1 the efforts made in accordance with subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d72 2 7,n7 in paragraph 7#af71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by striking adequate system and inserting effective system2 7ii7 by striking requirements of paragraph 7#aa71 and all that follows through monitoring to the ,administrator and inserting the core requirements are met1 and for annual reporting to the ,administrator of such plan1 including the results of such monitoring and all related enforcement and educational activities2 and 7iii7 by striking 1 in the opinion of the ,administrator12 7,o7 in paragraph 7#ag71 as so redesignated1 by inserting ethnicity1 after race12 7,p7 in paragraph 7#bd71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c71 by striking juvenile each place it appears and inserting status offender2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking and at the end2 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by adding and at the end2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 if such court determines the status offender should be placed in a secure detention facility or correctional facility for violating such order-- 7,i7 the court shall issue a written order that-- 7aa7 identifies the valid court order that has been violated2 7bb7 specifies the factual basis for determining that there is reasonable cause to believe that the status offender has violated such order2 7cc7 includes findings of fact to support a determination that there is no appropriate less restrictive alternative available to placing the status offender in such a facility1 with due consideration to the best interest of the juvenile2 7dd7 specifies the length of time1 not to exceed #g days1 that the status offender may remain in a secure detention facility or correctional facility1 and includes a plan for the status offender's release from such facility2 and 7ee7 may not be renewed or extended2 and 7,,ii7 the court may not issue a second or subsequent order described in subclause 7,i7 relating to a status offender1 unless the status offender violates a valid court order after the date on which the court issues an order described in subclause 7,i72 2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 there are procedures in place to ensure that any status offender held in a secure detention facility or correctional facility pursuant to a court order described in this paragraph does not remain in custody longer than #g days or the length of time authorized by the court1 whichever is shorter2 and 7,e7 not later than #c years after the date of enactment of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,reauthorization ,act of #bjad with a #a-year extension for each additional year that the ,state can demonstrate hardship as determined by the ,administrator1 the ,state will eliminate the use of valid court orders to provide secure lockup of status offenders2 2 7,q7 in paragraph 7#bf71 as so redesignated1 by striking section #bbb7;d7 and inserting section #bbb7;e72 7,r7 in paragraph 7#bg71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by inserting and in accordance with confidentiality concerns1 after maximum extent practicable12 and 7ii7 by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting the following3 81 so as to provide for-- 7,a7 a compilation of data reflecting information on juveniles entering the juvenile justice system with a prior reported history as victims of child abuse or neglect through arrest1 court intake1 probation and parole1 juvenile detention1 and corrections2 and 7,b7 a plan to use the data described in subparagraph 7,a7 to provide necessary services for the treatment of victims of child abuse and neglect who have entered1 or are at risk of entering1 the juvenile justice system2 2 7,s7 in paragraph 7#bh71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by striking establish policies and inserting establish protocols1 policies1 procedures12 and 7ii7 by striking and at the end2 7,t7 in paragraph 7#bi71 as so redesignated1 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,u7 by adding at the end the following3 7#cj7 provide for the coordinated use of funds provided under this ,act with other ,federal and ,state funds directed at juvenile delinquency prevention and intervention programs2 7#ca7 develop policies and procedures1 and provide training for facility staff to eliminate the use of dangerous practices1 unreasonable restraints1 and unreasonable isolation1 including by developing effective behavior management techniques2 7#cb7 describe-- 7,a7 the evidence-based methods that will be used to conduct mental health and substance abuse screening1 assessment1 referral1 and treatment for all juveniles who-- 7i7 request a screening2 7ii7 show signs of needing a screening2 or 7iii7 are held for a period of more than #bd hours in a secure facility that provides for an initial screening2 7,b7 the method to be used by the ,state to provide or arrange for mental health and substance abuse disorder treatment for juveniles determined to be in need of such treatment2 and 7,c7 the policies of the ,state designed to develop and implement comprehensive collaborative ,state or local plans to meet the service needs of juveniles with mental health or substance abuse needs who come into contact with the justice system and the families of the juveniles1 including recognizing trauma histories of juveniles and providing trauma-informed care2 7#cc7 provide procedural safeguards to adjudicated juveniles1 including-- 7,a7 a written case plan for each juvenile1 based on an assessment of the needs of the juvenile and developed and updated in consultation with the juvenile1 the family of the juvenile1 and1 if appropriate1 counsel for the juvenile1 that-- 7i7 describes the pre-release and post-release programs and reentry services that will be provided to the juvenile2 7ii7 describes the living arrangement to which the juvenile is to be discharged2 and 7iii7 establishes a plan for the enrollment of the juvenile in post-release health care1 behavioral health care1 educational1 vocational1 training1 family support1 public assistance1 and legal services programs1 as appropriate2 and 7,b7 as appropriate1 a hearing that-- 7i7 shall take place in a family or juvenile court or another court 7including a tribal court7 of competent jurisdiction1 or by an administrative body appointed or approved by the court1 not later than #cj days before the date on which the juvenile is scheduled to be released1 and at which the juvenile would be represented by counsel2 and 7ii7 shall determine the discharge plan for the juvenile1 including a determination of whether a safe1 appropriate1 and permanent living arrangement has been secured for the juvenile and whether enrollment in health care1 behavioral health care1 educational1 vocational1 training1 family support1 public assistance and legal services1 as appropriate1 has been arranged for the juvenile2 7#cd7 provide that the agency of the ,state receiving funds under this ,act collaborate with the ,state educational agency receiving assistance under part ,a of title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq47 to develop and implement a plan to ensure that1 in order to support educational progress-- 7,a7 the student records of adjudicated juveniles1 including electronic records if available1 are transferred in a timely manner from the educational program in the juvenile detention or secure treatment facility to the educational or training program into which the juveniles will enroll2 7,b7 the credits of adjudicated juveniles are transferred2 and 7,c7 adjudicated juveniles receive full or partial credit toward high school graduation for secondary school coursework satisfactorily completed before and during the period of time during which the juveniles are held in custody1 regardless of the local educational agency or entity from which the credits were earned2 and 7#ce7 provide a description of the use by the ,state of funds for reentry and aftercare services for juveniles released from the juvenile justice system4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking applicable requirements of paragraphs 7#aa71 7#ab71 7#ac71 and 7#bb7 of subsection 7a7 and inserting core requirements2 and 7ii7 by striking beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjja1 then2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking the subsequent fiscal year and inserting that fiscal year2 and 7ii7 by striking 1 and at the end and inserting a semicolon2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b77ii7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 administrative1 after appropriate executive2 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 as specified in section #bbb7;c72 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 the ,state shall submit to the ,administrator a report detailing the reasons for noncompliance with the core requirements1 including the plan of the ,state to regain full compliance1 and the ,state shall make publicly available such report1 not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,administrator approves the report1 by posting the report on a publicly available website4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking section #bbb7;d7 and inserting section #bbb7;e72 7,b7 by striking described in paragraphs 7#aa71 7#ab71 7#ac71 and 7#bb7 of subsection 7a7 and inserting described in the core requirements2 and 7,c7 by striking the requirements under paragraphs 7#aa71 7#ab71 7#ac71 and 7#bb7 of subsection 7a7 and inserting the core requirements2 7#d7 in subsection 7f77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,e7 and subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d72 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,compliance determination 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of receipt of information indicating that a ,state may be out of compliance with any of the core requirements1 the ,administrator shall determine whether the ,state is in compliance with the core requirements4 7#b7 ,reporting ,the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 issue an annual public report-- 7i7 describing any determination described in paragraph 7#a7 made during the previous year1 including a summary of the information on which the determination is based and the actions to be taken by the ,administrator 7including a description of any reduction imposed under subsection 7c772 and 7ii7 for any such determination that a ,state is out of compliance with any of the core requirements1 describing the basis for the determination2 and 7,b7 make the report described in subparagraph 7,a7 available on a publicly available website4 4 #bjf4 ,authority to make grants ,section #bda7;a7 of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efea7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting status offenders1 before juvenile offenders1 and juveniles2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking juvenile offenders and juveniles and inserting status offenders1 juvenile offenders1 and juveniles2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by inserting 1 including juveniles with disabilities before the semicolon2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#ag71 by inserting truancy prevention and reduction1 after mentoring14 #bjg4 ,grants to ,indian tribes 7a7 ,in general ,section #bdf7;a77#b7 of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efef7;a77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subparagraph 7,a72 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d71 respectively2 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 as redesignated1 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting subparagraph 7,a74 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,section #bbc7;a77#g77;,a7 of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efcc7;a77#g77;,a77 is amended by striking 7including any geographical area in which an ,indian tribe performs law enforcement functions7 and inserting 7including any geographical area of which an ,indian tribe has jurisdiction74 #bjh4 ,research and evaluation2 statistical analyses2 information dissemination ,section #bea of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #effa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter proceeding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking may and inserting shall2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking plan and identify and inserting annually publish a plan to identify2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking clause 7iii7 and inserting the following3 7iii7 successful efforts to prevent status offenders and first-time minor offenders from subsequent involvement with the criminal justice system2 2 7,,ii7 by striking clause 7vii7 and inserting the following3 7vii7 the prevalence and duration of behavioral health needs 7including mental health1 substance abuse1 and co-occurring disorders7 among juveniles pre-placement and post-placement when held in the custody of secure detention and corrections facilities1 including an examination of the effects of confinement2 2 7,,iii7 by redesignating clauses 7ix71 7x71 and 7xi7 as clauses 7xi71 7xii71 and 7xiii71 respectively2 and 7,,iv7 by inserting after clause 7viii7 the following3 7ix7 training efforts and reforms that have produced reductions in or elimination of the use of dangerous practices2 7x7 methods to improve the recruitment1 selection1 training1 and retention of professional personnel in the fields of medicine1 law enforcement1 the judiciary1 juvenile justice1 social work and child protection1 education1 and other relevant fields who are engaged in1 or intend to work in1 the field of prevention1 identification1 and treatment of delinquency2 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking date of enactment of this paragraph1the and inserting date of enactment of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,reauthorization ,act of #bjad1 the2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking and at the end2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,h7 a description of the best practices in discharge planning2 and 7,i7 an assessment of living arrangements for juveniles who cannot return to the homes of the juveniles4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking may and inserting shall2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,national recidivism measure ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with experts in the field of juvenile justice research1 recidivism1 and data collection1 shall-- 7#a7 establish a uniform method of data collection and technology that ,states shall use to evaluate data on juvenile recidivism on an annual basis2 7#b7 establish a common national juvenile recidivism measurement system2 and 7#c7 make cumulative juvenile recidivism data that is collected from ,states available to the public4 4 #bji4 ,training and technical assistance ,section #beb of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #effb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking may2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting shall before develop and carry out projects2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting may before make grants to and contracts with2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking may2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting shall before develop and implement projects2 7ii7 by inserting 1 including compliance with the core requirements after this title2 and 7iii7 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting may before make grants to and contracts with2 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 shall1 upon request1 provide technical assistance to ,states and units of local government on achieving compliance with the amendments made by the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,reauthorization ,act of #bjad2 and 7#d7 shall provide technical assistance to ,states in support of efforts to establish partnerships between a ,state and a university1 institution of higher education1 or research center designed to improve the recruitment1 selection1 training1 and retention of professional personnel in the fields of medicine1 law enforcement1 the judiciary1 juvenile justice1 social work and child protection1 education1 and other relevant fields who are engaged in1 or intend to work in1 the field of prevention1 identification1 and treatment of delinquency4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,technical assistance to ,states regarding legal representation of children ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 develop and issue standards of practice for attorneys representing children2 and 7#b7 ensure that the standards issued under paragraph 7#a7 are adapted for use in ,states4 7e7 ,training and technical assistance for local and ,state juvenile detention and corrections personnel ,the ,administrator shall coordinate training and technical assistance programs with juvenile detention and corrections personnel of ,states and units of local government to-- 7#a7 promote methods for improving conditions of juvenile confinement1 including methods that are designed to minimize the use of dangerous practices1 unreasonable restraints1 and isolation2 and 7#b7 encourage alternative behavior management techniques based on positive youth development approaches4 7f7 ,training and ,technical ,assistance ,to ,support ,mental ,health or ,substance ,abuse ,treatment ,including ,home-,based or ,community-,based ,care ,the ,administrator shall provide training and technical assistance1 in conjunction with the appropriate public agencies1 to individuals involved in making decisions regarding the disposition of cases for youth who enter the juvenile justice system about the appropriate services and placement for youth with mental health or substance abuse needs1 including-- 7#a7 juvenile justice intake personnel2 7#b7 probation officers2 7#c7 juvenile court judges and court services personnel2 7#d7 prosecutors and court-appointed counsel2 and 7#e7 family members of juveniles and family advocates4 7g7 ,grants for juvenile court judges and personnel ,the ,attorney ,general1 acting through the ,office of ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention and the ,office of ,justice ,programs1 shall make grants to improve training1 education1 technical assistance1 evaluation1 and research to enhance the capacity of ,state and local courts1 judges1 and related judicial personnel to-- 7#a7 improve the lives of children currently involved in or at risk of being involved in the juvenile court system2 and 7#b7 carry out the requirements of this ,act4 4 #baj4 ,incentive grants for ,state and local programs ,title ,,ii of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efaa et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating part ,f as part ,g2 and 7#b7 by inserting after part ,e the following3 ,f ,incentive grants for ,state and local programs #bga4 ,incentive grants 7a7 ,incentive grant funds ,the ,administrator may make incentive grants to a ,state1 unit of local government1 or combination of ,states and local governments to assist a ,state1 unit of local government1 or combination thereof in carrying out an activity identified in subsection 7b77#a74 7b7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,an incentive grant made by the ,administrator under this section may be used to-- 7,a7 increase the use of evidence-based or promising prevention and intervention programs2 7,b7 improve the recruitment1 selection1 training1 and retention of professional personnel 7including in the fields of medicine1 law enforcement1 the judiciary1 juvenile justice1 social work1 and child prevention7 who are engaged in1 or intend to work in1 the field of prevention1 intervention1 and treatment of juveniles to reduce delinquency2 7,c7 establish or support a partnership between juvenile justice agencies of a ,state or unit of local government and mental health authorities of a ,state or unit of local government to establish and implement programs to ensure there are adequate mental health and substance abuse screening1 assessment1 referral1 treatment1 and after-care services for juveniles who come into contact with the justice system by-- 7i7 carrying out programs that divert from incarceration juveniles who come into contact with the justice system 7including facilities contracted for operation by ,state or local juvenile authorities7 and have mental health or substance abuse needs-- 7,i7 when such juveniles are at imminent risk of being taken into custody2 7,,ii7 at the time such juveniles are initially taken into custody2 7,,iii7 after such juveniles are charged with an offense or act of juvenile delinquency2 7,,iv7 after such juveniles are adjudicated delinquent and before case disposition2 and 7,v7 after such juveniles are committed to secure placement2 or 7ii7 improving treatment of juveniles with mental health needs by working to ensure-- 7,i7 that-- 7aa7 initial mental health screening is-- 7,,aa7 completed for a juvenile immediately upon entering the juvenile justice system or a juvenile facility2 and 7,,bb7 conducted by qualified health and mental health professionals or by staff who have been trained by qualified health1 mental health1 and substance abuse professionals2 and 7bb7 in the case of screening1 results that indicate possible need for mental health or substance abuse services are reviewed by qualified mental health or substance abuse treatment professionals not later than #bd hours after the screening2 7,,ii7 that a juvenile who suffers from an acute mental disorder1 is suicidal1 or is in need of medical attention due to intoxication is-- 7aa7 placed in or immediately transferred to an appropriate medical or mental health facility2 and 7bb7 only admitted to a secure correctional facility with written medical clearance2 7,,iii7 that-- 7aa7 for a juvenile identified by a screening as needing a mental health assessment1 the mental health assessment and any indicated comprehensive evaluation or individualized treatment plan are written and implemented-- 7,,aa7 not later than #b weeks after the date on which the juvenile enters the juvenile justice system2 or 7,,bb7 if a juvenile is entering a secure facility1 not later than #a week after the date on which the juvenile enters the juvenile justice system2 and 7bb7 the assessments described in item 7aa7 are completed by qualified health1 mental health1 and substance abuse professionals2 7,,iv7 that-- 7aa7 if the need for treatment is indicated by the assessment of a juvenile1 the juvenile is referred to or treated by a qualified professional2 7bb7 a juvenile who is receiving treatment for a mental health or substance abuse need on the date of the assessment continues to receive treatment2 7cc7 treatment of a juvenile continues until a qualified mental health professional determines that the juvenile is no longer in need of treatment2 and 7dd7 treatment plans for juveniles are reevaluated at least every #cj days2 7,v7 that-- 7aa7 discharge plans are prepared for an incarcerated juvenile when the juvenile enters the correctional facility in order to integrate the juvenile back into the family and the community2 7bb7 discharge plans for an incarcerated juvenile are updated1 in consultation with the family or guardian of a juvenile1 before the juvenile leaves the facility2 and 7cc7 discharge plans address the provision of aftercare services2 7,,vi7 that any juvenile in the juvenile justice system receiving psychotropic medications is-- 7aa7 under the care of a licensed psychiatrist2 and 7bb7 monitored regularly by trained staff to evaluate the efficacy and side effects of the psychotropic medications2 and 7,,vii7 that specialized treatment and services are continually available to a juvenile in the juvenile justice system who has-- 7aa7 a history of mental health needs or treatment2 7bb7 a documented history of sexual offenses or sexual abuse1 as a victim or perpetrator2 7cc7 substance abuse needs or a health problem1 learning disability1 or history of family abuse or violence2 or 7dd7 developmental disabilities2 7,d7 provide ongoing training1 in conjunction with the public or private agency that provides mental health services1 to individuals involved in making decisions involving youth who enter the juvenile justice system 7including intake personnel1 law enforcement1 prosecutors1 juvenile court judges1 public defenders1 mental health and substance abuse service providers and administrators1 probation officers1 and parents7 that focuses on-- 7i7 the availability of screening and assessment tools and the effective use of such tools2 7ii7 the purpose1 benefits1 and need to increase availability of mental health or substance abuse treatment programs 7including home-based and community-based programs7 available to juveniles within the jurisdiction of the recipient2 7iii7 the availability of public and private services available to juveniles to pay for mental health or substance abuse treatment programs2 or 7iv7 the appropriate use of effective home-based and community-based alternatives to juvenile justice or mental health system institutional placement2 and 7,e7 develop comprehensive collaborative plans to address the service needs of juveniles with mental health or substance abuse disorders who are at risk of coming into contact with the juvenile justice system that-- 7i7 revise and improve the delivery of intensive home-based and community-based services to juveniles who have been in contact with or who are at risk of coming into contact with the justice system2 7ii7 determine how the service needs of juveniles with mental health or substance abuse disorders who come into contact with the juvenile justice system will be furnished from the initial detention stage until after discharge in order for those juveniles to avoid further contact with the justice system2 7iii7 demonstrate that the ,state or unit of local government has entered into appropriate agreements with all entities responsible for providing services under the plan1 such as the agency of the ,state or unit of local government charged with administering juvenile justice programs1 the agency of the ,state or unit of local government charged with providing mental health services1 the agency of the ,state or unit of local government charged with providing substance abuse treatment services1 the educational agency of the ,state or unit of local government1 the child welfare system of the ,state or local government1 and private nonprofit community-based organizations2 7iv7 ensure that the ,state or unit of local government has in effect any laws necessary for services to be delivered in accordance with the plan2 7v7 establish a network of individuals 7or incorporate an existing network7 to provide coordination between mental health service providers1 substance abuse service providers1 probation and parole officers1 judges1 corrections personnel1 law enforcement personnel1 ,state and local educational agency personnel1 parents and families1 and other appropriate parties regarding effective treatment of juveniles with mental health or substance abuse disorders2 7vi7 provide for cross-system training among law enforcement personnel1 corrections personnel1 ,state and local educational agency personnel1 mental health service providers1 and substance abuse service providers to enhance collaboration among systems2 7vii7 provide for coordinated and effective aftercare programs for juveniles who have been diagnosed with a mental health or substance abuse disorder and who are discharged from home-based care1 community-based care1 any other treatment program1 secure detention facilities1 secure correctional facilities1 or jail2 7viii7 provide for the purchase of technical assistance to support the implementation of the plan2 7ix7 estimate the costs of implementing the plan and propose funding sources sufficient to meet the non-,federal funding requirements for implementation of the plan under subsection 7c77#b77;,e72 7x7 describe the methodology to be used to identify juveniles at risk of coming into contact with the juvenile justice system2 7xi7 provide a written plan to ensure that all training and services provided under the plan will be culturally and linguistically competent2 and 7xii7 describe the outcome measures and benchmarks that will be used to evaluate the progress and effectiveness of the plan4 7#b7 ,coordination and administration ,a ,state or unit of local government receiving a grant under this section shall ensure that-- 7,a7 the use of the grant under this section is developed as part of the ,state plan required under section #bbc7;a72 and 7,b7 not more than #e percent of the amount received under this section is used for administration of the grant under this section4 7c7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state or unit of local government desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,administrator may prescribe4 7#b7 ,contents ,in accordance with guidelines that shall be established by the ,administrator1 each application for incentive grant funding under this section shall-- 7,a7 describe any activity or program the funding would be used for and how the activity or program is designed to carry out #a or more of the activities described in subsection 7b72 7,b7 if any of the funds provided under the grant would be used for evidence-based or promising prevention or intervention programs1 include a detailed description of the studies1 findings1 or practice knowledge that support the assertion that such programs qualify as evidence-based or promising2 7,c7 for any program for which funds provided under the grant would be used that is not evidence-based or promising1 include a detailed description of any studies1 findings1 or practice knowledge which support the effectiveness of the program2 7,d7 if the funds provided under the grant will be used for an activity described in subsection 7b77#a77;,d71 include a certification that the ,state or unit of local government-- 7i7 will work with public or private entities in the area to administer the training funded under subsection 7b77#a77;,d71 to ensure that such training is comprehensive1 constructive1 linguistically and culturally competent1 and of a high quality2 7ii7 is committed to a goal of increasing the diversion of juveniles coming under its jurisdiction into appropriate home-based or community-based care when the interest of the juvenile and public safety allow2 7iii7 intends to use amounts provided under a grant under this section for an activity described in subsection 7b77#a77;,d7 to further such goal2 and 7iv7 has a plan to demonstrate1 using appropriate benchmarks1 the progress of the agency in meeting such goal2 and 7,e7 if the funds provided under the grant will be used for an activity described in subsection 7b77#a77;,d71 include a certification that not less than #be percent of the total cost of the training described in subsection 7b77#a77;,d7 that is conducted with the grant under this section will be contributed by non-,federal sources4 7d7 ,requirements for grants ,to establish partnerships 7#a7 ,mandatory reporting ,a ,state or unit of local government receiving a grant for an activity described in subsection 7b77#a77;,c7 shall keep records of the incidence and types of mental health and substance abuse disorders in the juvenile justice population of the ,state or unit of local government1 the range and scope of services provided1 and barriers to service4 ,the ,state or unit of local government shall submit an analysis of this information yearly to the ,administrator4 7#b7 ,staff ratios for correctional facilities ,a ,state or unit of local government receiving a grant for an activity described in subsection 7b77#a77;,c7 shall require that a secure correctional facility operated by or on behalf of that ,state or unit of local government-- 7,a7 has a minimum ratio of not fewer than #a mental health and substance abuse counselor for every #ej juveniles1 who shall be professionally trained and certified or licensed2 7,b7 has a minimum ratio of not fewer than #a clinical psychologist for every #ajj juveniles2 and 7,c7 has a minimum ratio of not fewer than #a licensed psychiatrist for every #ajj juveniles receiving psychiatric care4 7#c7 ,limitation on isolation ,a ,state or unit of local government receiving a grant for an activity described in subsection 7b77#a77;,c7 shall require that-- 7,a7 isolation is used only for immediate and short-term security or safety reasons2 7,b7 no juvenile is placed in isolation without approval of the facility superintendent or chief medical officer or their official staff designee2 7,c7 all instances in which a juvenile is placed in isolation are documented in the file of the juvenile along with the justification2 7,d7 a juvenile is in isolation only the amount of time necessary to achieve the security and safety of the juvenile and staff2 7,e7 staff monitor each juvenile in isolation once every #ae minutes and conduct a professional review of the need for isolation at least every #d hours2 and 7,f7 any juvenile held in isolation for #bd hours is examined by a physician or licensed psychologist4 7#d7 ,medical and mental health emergencies ,a ,state or unit of local government receiving a grant for an activity described in subsection 7b77#a77;,c7 shall require that a correctional facility operated by or on behalf of that ,state or unit of local government has written policies and procedures on suicide prevention4 ,all staff working in a correctional facility operated by or on behalf of a ,state or unit of local government receiving a grant for an activity described in subsection 7b77#a77;,c7 shall be trained and certified annually in suicide prevention4 ,a correctional facility operated by or on behalf of a ,state or unit of local government receiving a grant for an activity described in subsection 7b77#a77;,c7 shall have a written arrangement with a hospital or other facility for providing emergency medical and mental health care4 ,physical and mental health services shall be available to an incarcerated juvenile #bd hours per day1 #g days per week4 7#e7 ,,idea and ,rehabilitation ,act ,a ,state or unit of local government receiving a grant for an activity described in subsection 7b77#a77;,c7 shall require that all juvenile facilities operated by or on behalf of the ,state or unit of local government abide by all mandatory requirements and timelines set forth under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq47 and section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid74 7#f7 ,fiscal responsibility ,a ,state or unit of local government receiving a grant for an activity described in subsection 7b77#a77;,c7 shall provide for such fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as may be necessary to ensure prudent use1 proper disbursement1 and accurate accounting of funds received under this section that are used for an activity described in subsection 7b77#a77;,c74 4 #baa4 ,administrative authority ,section #bii;,a7e7 of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efgb7;e77 is amended by striking requirements described in paragraphs 7#aa71 7#ab71 and 7#ac7 of section #bbc7;a7 and inserting core requirements4 #bab4 ,technical and conforming amendments ,the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #bjd7;b77#f7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efad7;b77#f771 by striking section #bbc7;a77#ae7 and inserting section #bbc7;a77#ad72 7#b7 in section #bdf7;a77#b77;,d7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efef7;a77#b77;,d771 by striking section #bbb7;c7 and inserting section #bbb7;d72 and 7#c7 in section #bii;,d7b7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efge7;b771 by striking section #bbb7;c7 and inserting section #bbb7;d74 ,,iii ,incentive grants for local delinquency prevention programs #cja4 ,definitions ,section #ejb of the ,incentive ,grants for ,local ,delinquency ,prevention ,programs ,act of #bjjb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #egha7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,definition and inserting ,definitions2 and 7#b7 by striking this title1 the term and inserting the following3 8this title-- 7#a7 the term mentoring means matching #a adult with #a or more youths 7not to exceed #d youths7 for the purpose of providing guidance1 support1 and encouragement aimed at developing the character of the youths1 where the adult and youths meet regularly for not less than #d hours each month for not less than a #i-month period2 and 7#b7 the term 4 #cjb4 ,grants for delinquency prevention programs ,section #ejd7;a7 of the ,incentive ,grants for ,local ,delinquency ,prevention ,programs ,act of #bjjb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eghc7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 mentoring programs4 4 #cjc4 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd is amended by striking title ,v1 as added by the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7,public ,law #ic-dae2 #hh ,stat4 #aacc7 7relating to miscellaneous and conforming amendments74 ,,iv ,miscellaneous provisions #dja4 ,evaluation by ,government ,accountability ,office 7a7 ,evaluation ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjae1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 conduct a comprehensive analysis and evaluation regarding the performance of the ,office of ,juvenile ,justice ,delinquency and ,prevention 7referred to in this section as the agency71 its functions1 its programs1 and its grants2 7#b7 conduct a comprehensive audit and evaluation of a selected1 statistically significant sample of grantees 7as determined by the ,comptroller ,general7 that receive ,federal funds under grant programs administered by the ,office of ,juvenile ,justice ,delinquency and ,prevention including a review of internal controls to prevent fraud1 waste1 and abuse of funds by grantees2 and 7#c7 submit a report in accordance with subsection 7d74 7b7 ,considerations for evaluation ,in conducting the analysis and evaluation under subsection 7a77#a71 and in order to document the efficiency and public benefit of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efja et seq471 excluding the ,runaway and ,homeless ,youth ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #egja et seq47 and the ,missing ,children's ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #egga et seq471 the ,comptroller ,general shall take into consideration-- 7#a7 the extent to which the jurisdiction of1 and the programs administered by1 the agency duplicate or conflict with the jurisdiction and programs of other agencies2 7#b7 the potential benefits of consolidating programs administered by the agency with similar or duplicative programs of other agencies1 and the potential for consolidating those programs2 7#c7 whether present functions or operations are impeded or enhanced by existing statutes1 rules1 and procedures2 7#d7 the number and types of beneficiaries or persons served by programs carried out by the agency2 7#e7 the manner with which the agency seeks public input and input from ,state and local governments on the performance of the functions of the agency2 7#f7 the extent to which the agency complies with section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,freedom of ,information ,act72 7#g7 whether greater oversight is needed of programs developed with grants made by the agency2 and 7#h7 the extent to which changes are necessary in the authorizing statutes of the agency in order for the functions of the agency to be performed in a more efficient and effective manner4 7c7 ,considerations for audits ,in conducting the audit and evaluation under subsection 7a77#b71 and in order to document the efficiency and public benefit of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efja et seq471 excluding the ,runaway and ,homeless ,youth ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #egja et seq47 and the ,missing ,children's ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #egga et seq471 the ,comptroller ,general shall take into consideration-- 7#a7 whether grantees timely file ,financial ,status ,reports2 7#b7 whether grantees have sufficient internal controls to ensure adequate oversight of grant fund received2 7#c7 whether disbursements were accompanied with adequate supporting documentation 7including invoices and receipts72 7#d7 whether expenditures were authorized2 7#e7 whether subrecipients of grant funds were complying with program requirements2 7#f7 whether salaries and fringe benefits of personnel were adequately supported by documentation2 7#g7 whether contracts were bid in accordance with program guidelines2 and 7#h7 whether grant funds were spent in accordance with program goals and guidelines4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit a report regarding the evaluation conducted under subsection 7a7 and audit under subsection 7b71 together with supporting materials1 to the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,president pro tempore of the ,senate1 and be made available to the public1 not later than ,october #a1 #bjaa4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report submitted in accordance with paragraph 7#a7 shall include all audit findings determined by the selected1 statistically significant sample of grantees as required by subsection 7a77#b7 and shall include the name and location of any selected grantee as well as any findings required by subsection 7a77#b74 #djb4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,,vi ,authorization of appropriations2 accountability and oversight #fja4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this ,act-- 7#a7 #aei1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjae2 7#b7 #afb1ahj1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf2 7#c7 #afe1dbc1fjj for fiscal year #bjag2 7#d7 #afh1gcb1jgb for fiscal year #bjah2 and 7#e7 #agb1ajf1gac for fiscal year #bjai4 7b7 ,mentoring programs ,not more than #bj percent of the amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a7 for a fiscal year may be used for mentoring programs4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments ,the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd is amended by striking-- 7#a7 section #bii 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efga72 7#b7 section #chh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #egea72 7#c7 section #djh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eggg72 and 7#d7 section #eje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eghd74 #djc4 ,accountability and oversight 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,vi of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd1 as added by this ,act1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #fjb4 ,accountability and oversight ,all grants awarded by the ,attorney ,general under this ,act shall be subject to the following accountability provisions3 7#a7 ,audit requirement 7,a7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph-- 7i7 the term ,inspector ,general means the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,justice2 and 7ii7 the term unresolved audit finding means a finding in the final audit report of the ,inspector ,general-- 7,i7 that the audited grantee has used grant funds for an unauthorized expenditure or otherwise unallowable cost2 and 7,,ii7 that is not closed or resolved during the #ab-month period beginning on the date on which the final audit report is issued4 7,b7 ,requirement ,beginning in the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and in each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,inspector ,general shall conduct audits of recipients of grants under this ,act to prevent waste1 fraud1 and abuse of funds by grantees4 7,c7 ,number of grantees to be audited ,the ,inspector ,general shall determine the appropriate number of grantees to be audited under subparagraph 7,b7 each fiscal year4 7,d7 ,mandatory exclusion ,a recipient of grant funds under this ,act that is found to have an unresolved audit finding shall not be eligible to receive grant funds under this ,act during the first #b fiscal years beginning after the #ab-month period described in subparagraph 7,a77ii77,,ii74 7,e7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this ,act1 the ,attorney ,general shall give priority an eligible entity that did not have an unresolved audit finding during the #c fiscal years prior to the date on which the eligible entity submits an application for a grant under this ,act4 7,f7 ,reimbursement ,if an entity is awarded grant funds under this ,act during the #b-;fiscal-year period in which the entity is barred from receiving grants under subparagraph 7,d71 the ,attorney ,general shall-- 7i7 deposit an amount equal to the amount of the grant funds that were improperly awarded to the grantee into the ,general ,fund of the ,treasury2 and 7ii7 seek to recoup the costs of the repayment to the ,general ,fund under clause 7i7 from the grantee that was erroneously awarded grant funds4 7#b7 ,nonprofit organization requirements 7,a7 ,definition ,for purposes of this paragraph and the grant programs described in this ,act1 the term nonprofit organization means an organization that is described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and is exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code4 7,b7 ,prohibition ,the ,attorney ,general may not award a grant under any grant program described in this ,act to a nonprofit organization that holds money in offshore accounts for the purpose of avoiding paying the tax described in section #eaa7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7,c7 ,disclosure 7i7 ,in general ,each nonprofit organization that is awarded a grant under a grant program described in this ,act and uses the procedures prescribed in regulations to create a rebuttable presumption of reasonableness for the compensation of its officers1 directors1 trustees1 and key employees1 shall disclose to the ,attorney ,general1 in the application for the grant1 the process for determining such compensation1 including-- 7,i7 the independent persons involved in reviewing and approving such compensation2 7,,ii7 the comparability data used2 and 7,,iii7 contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision4 7ii7 ,public inspection upon request ,upon request1 the ,attorney ,general shall make the information disclosed under clause 7i7 available for public inspection4 7#c7 ,conference expenditures 7,a7 ,limitation ,no amounts authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,justice under this ,act may be used by the ,attorney ,general1 or by any individual or organization awarded discretionary funds through a cooperative agreement under this ,act1 to host or support any expenditure for conferences that uses more than #bj1jjj in funds made available to the ,department of ,justice1 unless the ,deputy ,attorney ,general or such ,assistant ,attorney ,generals1 ,directors1 or principal deputies as the ,deputy ,attorney ,general may designate1 provides prior written authorization that the funds may be expended to host a conference4 7,b7 ,written approval ,written approval under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include a written estimate of all costs associated with the conference1 including the cost of all food and beverages1 audiovisual equipment1 honoraria for speakers1 and entertainment4 7,c7 ,report ,the ,deputy ,attorney ,general shall submit an annual report to the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives on all conference expenditures approved under this paragraph4 7#d7 ,prohibition on lobbying activity 7,a7 ,in general ,amounts authorized to be appropriated under this ,act may not be utilized by any recipient of a grant made using such amounts to-- 7i7 lobby any representative of the ,department of ,justice regarding the award of grant funding2 or 7ii7 lobby any representative of a ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or tribal government regarding the award of grant funding4 7,b7 ,penalty ,if the ,attorney ,general determines that any recipient of a grant made using amounts authorized to be appropriated under this ,act has violated subparagraph 7,a71 the ,attorney ,general shall-- 7i7 require the grant recipient to repay the grant in full2 and 7ii7 prohibit the grant recipient from receiving another grant under this ,act for not less than #e years4 7#e7 ,annual certification ,beginning in the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,reauthorization ,act of #bjad1 the ,attorney ,general shall submit1 to the ,committee on the ,judiciary and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on the ,judiciary and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 an annual certification that-- 7,a7 all audits issued by the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,justice under paragraph 7#a7 have been completed and reviewed by the appropriate ,assistant ,attorney ,general or ,director2 7,b7 all mandatory exclusions required under paragraph 7#a77;,d7 have been issued2 7,c7 all reimbursements required under paragraph 7#a77;,f77i7 have been made2 and 7,d7 includes a list of any grant recipients excluded under paragraph 7#a77;,d7 during the preceding fiscal year4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd is amended by striking section #djg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eggf;a74 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on the first day of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,savings clause ,in the case of an entity that is barred from receiving grant funds under paragraph 7#b7 or 7#g77;,b77ii7 of section #djg of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eggf;a71 the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection shall not affect the applicability to the entity1 or to the ,attorney ,general with respect to the entity1 of paragraph 7#b71 7#c71 or 7#g7 of such section #djg1 as in effect on the day before the effective date under paragraph 7#b7 of this subsection4 ,v ,juvenile accountability block grants #eja4 ,grant eligibility ,section #ahjb7;a7 of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cgif;ee-#b7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 assurances that the ,state agrees to comply with the core requirements1 as defined in section #ajc of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efjc71 applicable to the detention and confinement of juveniles4 4