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HR6459FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE
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Supporting Youth Opportunity and Preventing Delinquency Act of 2016

December 7, 2016

juvenile justicefederal grantsyouth servicestribal affairsgovernment accountability

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Where This Stands

Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Passed
Signed

Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

The bill changes how federal funding is allocated to states and tribes for juvenile justice, requiring them to meet specific ''—such as sight and sound separation from adult inmates—or face significant funding reductions.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

State and local governments

Must comply with new core requirements and reporting standards to maintain federal grant eligibility.

Indian tribes

Eligible for competitive grants for delinquency prevention and response programs.

Juvenile justice system personnel

Subject to new training requirements regarding evidence-based practices and behavior management.

Adjudicated youth

Impacted by new policies regarding educational credit transfers, restraint usage, and mental health screening.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill reauthorizes and updates the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to improve how states and tribes manage juvenile justice programs. It introduces stricter oversight, new requirements for practices, and enhanced protections for youth in custody.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if a state fails to meet the 'core requirements'?
The state's funding for the subsequent fiscal year will be reduced by at least 20% for each requirement not met, and the state may become ineligible for further allocations unless it commits to achieving compliance.
Does this bill affect how juveniles are treated in adult jails?
Yes, it mandates that juveniles awaiting trial as adults must not have with adult inmates and generally prohibits holding them in adult jails or lockups, subject to court review.
Are there new protections for pregnant youth in custody?
Yes, the bill requires states to eliminate the use of restraints on pregnant juveniles during labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery, except in cases of immediate threat to safety or escape risk.

Why It Matters

The bill changes how federal funding is allocated to states and tribes for juvenile justice, requiring them to meet specific ''—such as sight and sound separation from adult inmates—or face significant funding reductions.

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Shift toward evidence-based mandates

The bill consistently replaces 'may' with 'shall' regarding the development of evidence-based programs, signaling a move toward mandatory rather than optional implementation of research-backed practices.

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Analysis Score

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  • Significance85
    How much this matters to a regular citizen
  • Controversy40
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment10
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