Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to gender-responsive programming for juvenile justice system involved girls

HD 529 establishes a special commission to study gender-responsive programming for girls involved in the juvenile justice system. The commission, composed of legislative members, state agency heads, and community service providers, will review best practices, data collection methods, recidivism rates, educational outcomes, and community input to assess current services. It must file an initial report by January 2014 and biennial reports with legislative committees, focusing on recommendations for tailored programs and service improvements for high-risk girls. This is a study commission, not a policy change, so it does not directly alter laws or services.