SB2448: Eliminating Debtor’s Prison for Kids Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to establish a grant to provide mental and behavioral health services and diversion programs to at-risk youth, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill would create a federal grant program to fund mental health, behavioral health, and diversion programs for young people at risk of entering the justice system. A 'diversion program' redirects youth away from court involvement toward counseling or services instead. The bill aims to address youth involved in or vulnerable to the criminal justice system. It is currently in the introductory stage and has not yet been assigned to a .
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SB2448: Eliminating Debtor’s Prison for Kids Act of 2023