Language Page 395, after line 48, insert:"Protective Services (45300). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100,000 $314,492Protection and Advocacy (45307). . . . . . . . . . . . . $100,000 $314,492"
Explanation(This amendment provides funding and positions for the creation of an Office of the Children'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 appointed by the Governor and would be required to report to the Governor, General Assembly and the Commission on Youth. This amendment is contingent upon the passage of SB 832 creating the office.)