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This bill establishes the "Task Force on Juvenile Justice and Education" to study and make recommendations about education for youth who have been adjudicated (legally determined to have committed an offense). The task force will comprise 7 members, including state legislators, the secretary of state, the attorney general, and a juvenile court judge, who will be selected based on their expertise or interest in education and youth justice. The task force's primary responsibilities include gathering information about current educational processes for adjudicated youth, receiving testimony from various organizations, and creating policy goals to ensure these youth receive consistent, appropriate education. Members will serve without compensation and are required to meet within two months of August 28, 2025. By December 31, 2025, the task force must submit a report of their findings to the governor and state legislature. The recommendations may include proposed statutory changes and suggestions for improving cooperation between state and local government agencies involved in youth education and justice.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB287&year=2025&code=R