HB 2466 - DIGEST

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      Declares that the purpose of the act is to establish a juvenile justice system that both punishes and rehabilitates juvenile offenders.

      Revises provisions of chapter 13.40 RCW in accordance with the declared purpose.

      Directs the department of social and health services to develop a plan to reduce its reliance on large institutional facilities for juvenile offenders.

      Requires the office of the administrator for the courts to revise its curriculum for a general understanding of child development, placement, and treatment resources yearly.

      Revises provisions of chapter 9.41 RCW pertaining to violations of firearm prohibitions.

      Allows school districts to participate in the exchange of information with law enforcement and juvenile court officials to the extent permitted by federal law.

      Revises provisions regulating compulsory school attendance.

      Revises provisions for housing of youths in crisis residential centers.

      Revises provisions for involuntary commitment and treatment determinations.

      Directs the juvenile issues task force to review the operation of the 1977 Juvenile Justice Act and report to the legislature by December 15, 1992.

      Directs the juvenile issues task force to develop a statutory community-based planning, allocation, and service system for children and families.