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5Section
892. 48.48 (20) of the statutes is created to read:
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(20) To certify a residential care center for children and youth, group
7home, or shelter care facility to operate a qualified residential treatment program as
8provided under s. 48.675 and monitor compliance with certification requirements.
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893. 48.48 (21) of the statutes is created to read:
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(21) To provide training for staff, including contractors, of a child welfare
11agency or a congregate care facility, as defined in s. 48.685 (1) (ao).
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894. 48.481 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:
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1348.481 (title)
Grants for children's community programs youth
14services.
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895. 48.481 (intro.) of the statutes is renumbered 48.481 (2m) (intro.)
16and amended to read:
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48.481
(2m) (intro.)
From the appropriation under s. 20.437 (1) (bc), the The 18department shall distribute
the following grants for
children's community programs 19youth services to public agencies, nonprofit corporations, and Indian tribes to
20provide programs that accomplish one or more of the following purposes:
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896. 48.481 (1) of the statutes is repealed.
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22Section
897. 48.481 (1m) of the statutes is created to read:
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48.481
(1m) In this section:
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(a) “Nonprofit corporation" means a nonstock, nonprofit corporation organized
25under ch. 181.
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1(b) “Public agency" means a county, city, village, town, or school district or an
2agency of this state or of a county, city, village, town, or school district.
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898. 48.481 (2) of the statutes is repealed.
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899. 48.481 (2m) (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h) and (i) and (3) of the
5statutes are created to read:
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(2m) (a) Increasing youth access to housing.
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(b) Increasing youth self-sufficiency through employment, education, and
8training.
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(c) Increasing youth social and emotional health by promoting healthy and
10stable adult connections, social engagement, and connection with necessary
11services.
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(d) Preventing sex trafficking of children and youth.
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(e) Providing treatment and services for documented and suspected victims of
14child and youth sex trafficking.
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(f) Preventing and reducing the incidence of youth violence and other
16delinquent behavior.
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(g) Preventing and reducing the incidence of youth alcohol and other drug use
18and abuse.
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(h) Preventing and reducing the incidence of child abuse and neglect.
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(i) Preventing and reducing the incidence of teen pregnancy.
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21(3) From the appropriations under s. 20.437 (1) (bc) and (kb), the department
22shall distribute $55,000 in each fiscal year to Diverse and Resilient, Inc., to provide
23programs that accomplish one or more of the purposes under sub. (2m).
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900. 48.481 (4) of the statutes is created to read:
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(4) Driver education program. The department shall establish or
2contract for a driver education program for individuals who are 15 years of age or
3older and in out-of-home care. The program shall provide assistance with
4identifying and enrolling in an appropriate driver education course and obtaining an
5operator's license. From the appropriation under s. 20.437 (1) (a), the department
6may pay all of the following expenses that apply to an individual in the program:
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(a) Fees required to enroll in a driver education course.
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(b) Fees required to obtain an operator's license under ch. 343.