43.41.195 - Community networks -- Fund distribution formula. - Washington Statutes

Community networks — Fund distribution formula.

(1) The office of financial management, in consultation with affected parties, shall establish a fund distribution formula for determining allocations to the community networks authorized under RCW 70.190.130. The formula shall reflect the local needs assessment for at-risk children and consider:

     (a) The number of arrests and convictions for juvenile violent offenses;

     (b) The number of arrests and convictions for crimes relating to juvenile drug offenses and alcohol-related offenses;

     (c) The number of teen pregnancies and parents;

     (d) The number of child and teenage suicides and attempted suicides; and

     (e) The high school graduation rate.

     (2) In developing the formula, the office of financial management shall reserve five percent of the funds for the purpose of rewarding community networks.

     (3) The reserve fund shall be used by the council to reward community networks that show exceptional reductions in: State-funded out-of-home placements, violent criminal acts by juveniles, substance abuse, teen pregnancy and male parentage, teen suicide attempts, or school dropout rates.

[1999 c 372 § 8; 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 319.]

Notes: Finding -- Intent -- Severability -- 1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.