Language Page 331, after line 31, insert:"Protective Services (45300) $314,492 $676,940Protection and Advocacy (45307 $314,492 $676,940"
Explanation(This amendment provides funding and positions for the creation of an Office of the Chidren's Ombudsman as an executive branch agency to provide ombudsman services, including investigation of complaints, advocacy and the provision of information for children, parents and citizens involved with child-serving agencies. The ombudsman would be apointed by the Governor and would be required to report to the Governor, General Assembly and the Commission on Youth.)