SB 5963-S - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 2ND SUB)

     Declares an intent to establish a program of birth coaching for juvenile mothers confined to the Echo Glen correctional facility.

     Declares an intent to have the department of social and health services investigate the feasibility of developing and implementing parenting education and visitation programs for juvenile offenders who are parents.

     Requires the department of social and health services to report to the legislature no later than December 1, 2001, on the following:

     (1) The number of offenders in juvenile rehabilitation administration facilities who are parents and who have not had their parental rights terminated;

     (2) The feasibility and fiscal impact of developing and implementing, in conjunction with local school districts, a basic parenting education curriculum to juvenile offenders who are parents or who are expected to be involved in the parenting of children upon release; and

     (3) The feasibility and fiscal impact of instituting a program of regular visitation between offender parents and their children.