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Chief Patron: Favola
Co-Patron(s): Ebbin
Child Advocacy Centers Workgroup (language only)

Item 21 #3s

Item 21 #3s

Legislative Department
Virginia Commission on Youth

Language

Page 22, after line 23, insert:

"The Commission on Youth shall develop recommendations, working with stakeholders, to incentivize local governments to draw down additional funding (above a base allocation) to support Child Advocacy Centers through partnership arrangements that may include the allocation of space, administrative support, or other supports. These recommendations shall also include potential access to funding through various court fees or other revenue options. The Commission shall report to relevant legislative committees by November 1, 2026."



Explanation

(This amendment directs the Commission on Youth to develop recommendations, working with stakeholders, to incentivize local governments to draw down additional funding (above a base allocation) to support Child Advocacy Centers through partnership arrangements that may include the allocation of space, administrative support, or other supports. These recommendations shall also include potential access to funding through various court fees or other revenue options.)