Bill > H247

This bill updates the composition of the juvenile justice policy and data board by increasing its total membership from 21 to 23 members and adding two new specific representative positions. First, the bill adds the executive director of the Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Youth (or their designee) as a board member. Second, the bill modifies the requirements for parent and youth representation, now mandating that 3 members will be individuals with past juvenile justice involvement, sourced from lists provided by The Transformation Center and the Parent/Professional Advocacy League. These 3 members must include at least one parent whose child has been subject to juvenile court jurisdiction and one adult who was personally subject to juvenile court jurisdiction as a child. These changes aim to increase diverse representation and include perspectives from those with direct experience in the juvenile justice system, potentially helping to improve policy-making and understanding of juvenile justice issues.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H247