STATE GUARDIAN-DISABLED YOUTH

Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Requires the Department of Children and Family Services to file in the appropriate circuit court a petition requesting the appointment of the Office of State Guardian as guardian of any person with an intellectual or developmental disability who has reached the age of 21 and is receiving child residential services in a facility licensed by the Department. Provides that, if appointed by the court, the State Guardian shall serve as guardian of the person from the date upon which the person reaches the age of 21 until the day before his or her 22nd birthday. Requires the Department to file its petition in a timely manner to ensure that guardianship, if granted by the court, commences on the date of the affected person's 21st birthday. Effective immediately.