SB 2197

Abstract

Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that a comprehensive community based youth service organization shall certify that a minor has been referred by the regional superintendent or Office of Chronic Truant Adjudication to that agency for truancy intervention services. Provides that if the comprehensive community based youth service agency is incapable or unwilling to provide the certification, then this requirement of a certification is not applicable. Provides that the comprehensive community based youth service agency shall submit reports to the regional superintendent or the Office of Chronic Truant Adjudication within 30, 120, and 180 days of the minor's referral, or at any other time requested by a regional superintendent or the Office of Chronic Truant Adjudication, which reports each shall certify the date of the minor's referral and the extent of the minor's progress and participation in truancy intervention services provided by the comprehensive community based youth service agency. Provides that if after referral by the regional superintendent or the Office of Chronic Truant Adjudication, the minor declines or refuses to fully participate in truancy intervention services provided by the comprehensive community based youth service agency, then the agency shall immediately certify such facts to the regional superintendent or the Office of Chronic Truant Adjudication.