Sec. 2306.1102. STUDY ON HOMELESS YOUTH. (a) The department, in conjunction with other members of the Texas Interagency Council for the Homeless established under Subchapter KK, shall conduct a study on homeless youth.
(b) In conducting the study, the department shall:
(1) collect data on the number of homeless youth in this state;
(2) examine the needs of homeless youth and the degree to which current programs are meeting those needs;
(3) identify any sources of funding that might be available to provide services to homeless youth; and
(4) develop a strategic plan establishing steps to be taken and timelines for reducing youth homelessness in this state.
(c) The department shall submit a report on the study to the legislature not later than December 1, 2016. The report must include a summary of the information resulting from the study and recommendations for changes in law necessary to provide services to or otherwise assist homeless youth.
(d) This section expires September 1, 2017.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 691 (H.B. 679), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
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