2015 Indiana Code TITLE 2. GENERAL ASSEMBLY ARTICLE 5. LEGISLATIVE AGENCIES AND STUDY COMMITTEES CHAPTER 36. COMMISSION ON IMPROVING THE STATUS OF CHILDREN IN INDIANA
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IC 2-5-36
Chapter 36. Commission on Improving the Status of Children
in Indiana
IC 2-5-36-1
Definitions
Sec. 1. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter:
(1) "Commission" refers to the commission on improving the
status of children in Indiana established by section 3 of this
chapter.
(2) "Vulnerable youth" means a child served by:
(A) the department of child services;
(B) the office of the secretary of family and social services;
(C) the department of correction; or
(D) a juvenile probation department.
As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.1.
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"State agency"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "state agency" has the meaning set
forth in IC 4-6-3-1.
As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.1.
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Commission established
Sec. 3. The commission on improving the status of children in
Indiana is established.
As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.1.
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Membership of commission
Sec. 4. The commission consists of eighteen (18) members as
follows:
(1) One (1) legislative member appointed by the speaker of the
house of representatives.
(2) One (1) legislative member appointed by the minority leader
of the house of representatives.
(3) One (1) legislative member appointed by the president pro
tempore of the senate.
(4) One (1) legislative member appointed by the minority leader
of the senate.
(5) The superintendent of public instruction.
(6) The director of the department of child services.
(7) One (1) judge or justice with experience in juvenile law
appointed by the chief justice of Indiana to serve on the
commission for a period of four (4) years.
(8) The executive director of the prosecuting attorneys council
of Indiana.
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(9) The executive director of the public defender council of
Indiana.
(10) The secretary of family and social services.
(11) The state health commissioner.
(12) The director of the department of correction division of
youth services.
(13) One (1) representative of the juvenile probation system,
appointed by the chief justice of Indiana for a period of four (4)
years.
(14) The director of the office of management and budget, or the
director of the state budget agency, as selected by the governor.
(15) A member of the governor's staff, to be appointed by the
governor.
(16) The executive director of the division of state court
administration.
(17) The director of the division of mental health and addiction.
(18) The attorney general, who shall serve as a nonvoting
member.
As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.1.
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Chairperson; agenda
Sec. 5. (a) The judge or justice appointed under section 4(7) of this
chapter shall serve as the chairperson of the commission in calendar
year 2013 and every third year thereafter.
(b) The chairperson of the legislative council shall designate one
(1) legislative member of the commission to serve as the chairperson
of the commission in calendar year 2014 and every third year
thereafter.
(c) The member of the governor's staff appointed under section
4(15) of this chapter shall serve as the chairperson of the commission
in calendar year 2015 and every third year thereafter.
(d) The chairperson shall determine the agenda for the
commission.
As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.1.
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Removal of legislative member; vacancy
Sec. 6. (a) A legislative member of the commission may be
removed at any time by the appointing authority who appointed the
legislative member.
(b) If a vacancy exists on the commission, the appointing authority
who appointed the former member whose position has become vacant
shall appoint an individual to fill the vacancy.
As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.1.
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Per diem, mileage, and travel expenses
Sec. 7. Each member of the commission is entitled to receive the
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same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to individuals
who serve as legislative and lay members, respectively, of interim
study committees established by the legislative council.
As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.1.
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Voting requirements
Sec. 8. The affirmative votes of a majority of the members
appointed to the commission are required for the commission to take
action on any measure, including final reports.
As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.1.
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Duties of the commission
Sec. 9. The commission shall do the following:
(1) Study and evaluate the following:
(A) Access to services for vulnerable youth.
(B) Availability of services for vulnerable youth.
(C) Duplication of services for vulnerable youth.
(D) Funding of services available for vulnerable youth.
(E) Barriers to service for vulnerable youth.
(F) Communication and cooperation by agencies concerning
vulnerable youth.
(G) Implementation of programs or laws concerning
vulnerable youth.
(H) The consolidation of existing entities that serve
vulnerable youth.
(I) Data from state agencies relevant to evaluating progress,
targeting efforts, and demonstrating outcomes.
(J) Crimes of sexual violence against children.
(K) The impact of social networking web sites, cellular
telephones and wireless communications devices, digital
media, and new technology on crimes against children.
(2) Review and make recommendations concerning pending
legislation.
(3) Promote information sharing concerning vulnerable youth
across the state.
(4) Promote best practices, policies, and programs.
(5) Cooperate with:
(A) other child focused commissions;
(B) the judicial branch of government;
(C) the executive branch of government;
(D) stakeholders; and
(E) members of the community.
(6) Submit a report not later than July 1 of each year regarding
the commission's work during the previous year. The report
shall be submitted to the legislative council, the governor, and
the chief justice of Indiana. The report to the legislative council
must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
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As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.156-2014,
SEC.1.
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Submit recommendations before January 1, 2016
Sec. 9.5. (a) The commission shall, before January 1, 2016, submit
to the general assembly in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 and
the governor's office recommendations concerning the following:
(1) New methods or mechanisms for carrying out policies
relating to abandoned children, including the use of newborn
safety incubators (as defined in IC 16-35-9-4).
(2) The production and distribution of information concerning
the laws regarding emergency custody of abandoned children
under IC 31-34-2.5.
(3) The advisability of establishing and posting uniform signs
regarding locations at which children may be voluntarily left
with an emergency medical services provider under
IC 31-34-2.5.
(b) This section expires July 1, 2016.
As added by P.L.61-2015, SEC.1.
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Requesting and receiving information
Sec. 10. The commission may do the following:
(1) Request information or a presentation from an agency
involved with vulnerable youth.
(2) Request and review outcome data from an agency related to
vulnerable youth.
(3) Receive information from experts concerning vulnerable
youth.
As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.1.
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Staff support
Sec. 11. The Indiana judicial center shall provide support staff for
the commission.
As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.1.
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Expiration
Sec. 12. The commission and this chapter expire January 1, 2019.
As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.42.
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