20 ILCS 4075/1
Short title
Short title. This Act may be cited as the Commission on Children and Youth Act. (Source: P.A. 95-781, eff. 8-5-08.)
Illinois Compiled Statutes 20 ILCS 4075 — Commission on Children and Youth Act.
Illinois · statute · 20 ILCS 4075 · 9 active provisions
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Legislative findings
Legislative findings. The General Assembly finds that positive development opportunities for children and youth are an essential investment in the future well-being of our State. Over the past decade Illinois has invested significant resources in programs and services for children and youth in areas such as education,…
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Commission on Children and Youth
Commission on Children and Youth. The Commission on Children and Youth is established. Under the leadership of the Office of the Governor, the Department of Human Services shall provide administrative support to the Commission, subject to appropriations. The purposes of the Commission are to (1) create a comprehensive…
20 ILCS 4075/15
Commission members; appointments
Commission members; appointments. The Commission shall be composed of the following members, to be appointed within 60 days after the effective date of this Act: (a) Four members of the General Assembly: 2 members of the Illinois Senate, one member appointed by the President of the Senate and one member appointed by th…
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Strategic plan; desired outcomes
Strategic plan; desired outcomes. The Commission shall develop a 5-year strategic plan that includes specific recommendations to enhance coordination of existing State programs and services and innovative strategies to achieve the following outcomes: (1) Thriving: preventive health. All children and youth should have a…
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Strategic plan; responsibilities
Strategic plan; responsibilities. The 5-year strategic plan shall be developed by the Commission in collaboration with other children and youth experts and service providers as needed. Commission members, Commission staff, or both may confer and collaborate with relevant State and national organizations with expertise…
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Recommendations; factors
Recommendations; factors. The Commission shall address all of the following factors in developing the 5-year strategic plan: (1) Strategies to broaden access to programs and services to youth up through age 24. (2) Disparities in access and outcomes that may be present based on racial, ethnic, geographic, gender, sexua…
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Reporting; timelines
Reporting; timelines. The Commission shall issue an interim report to the Governor and to the General Assembly on the Commission's activities on or before December 31, 2009. A draft strategic plan shall be submitted to the Governor and to the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2010. The final strategic plan sha…
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Effective date
Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law. (Source: P.A. 95-781, eff. 8-5-08.)