HB 2185 — Homeless youth committee

Summary

Concerning the office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs advisory committee.

Bill Text

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Revised Code of Washington: RCW 43.330.705.

• RCW 43.330.705

  advocates, at , at , at , at , service , other , for a total of twelve members (b) (c) (d) The advisory committee must have its initial meeting no later than March 1, 2016. (7) The office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs must be operational no later than January 1, 2016. Transfer of powers, duties, and functions of the department of children, youth, and families to the department of commerce pertaining to youth homeless services and programs identified in RCW 43.330.710(2) may occur before this date → length and occurrences of youth homelessness caused by a youth's separation from family or a legal guardian. (5) The office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs shall (a) gather data and outcome measures, (b) initiate data-sharing agreements, (c) develop specific recommendations and timelines to address funding, policy, and practice gaps within the state system for addressing the five key components in RCW 43.330.700, (d) make reports, (e) increase system integration and coordinate efforts to prevent state systems from discharging youth and young adults into homelessness, (f) develop measures to include by county and statewide the number of homeless youth, dependency status, family reunification status, housing status, program participation, and runaway status, and (g) develop a comprehensive plan to encourage identification of youth experiencing homelessness, promote family stability, and eliminate youth and young adult homelessness. (6)(a) The office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs shall regularly consult with an advisory committee, comprised of : (i) Advocates; (ii) At least two legislators ; (iii) At least two parent advocates ; (iv) At least two youth or young adult representatives ; (v) At least one representative from law enforcement ; (vi) Service providers ; (vii) At least two individuals over the age of 25 who experienced homelessness or involvement with a publicly funded system of care as defined in RCW 43.330.720 at some point while age 12 through 24; (viii) At least two individuals who represent populations that are disproportionately homeless or have experience in a publicly funded system of care as defined in RCW 43.330.720 in the youth and young adult population which includes but is not limited to individuals with a tribal affiliation, people of color, and people with a disability; (ix) Other eholders knowledgeable in th outh and young adults, includi dult homelessness, the depend (b) The advisory committee shall provide guidance and recommendations to the office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs regarding funding, policy, and practice gaps within and among state programs. (c) The advisory committee must be staffed by the department. (d) The members of the advisory committee must be appointed by the governor, except for the legislators who must be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate. (e) A young adult serving on the advisory committee who turns age 25 during their term may complete their term on the advisory committee even though they are age 25 --- END ---

  amended

Action History

1. February 19, 2026

   House Rules "X" file.

Sponsors

• (Fey) · Primary

Subjects