Sec. 3. The youth development bureau shall plan, fund, and coordinate programs and services for children and youth that promote optimal functioning. Specific responsibilities include the following:

(1) Coordinating services, activities, and programs with other agencies or divisions that provide services to children with emotional disturbances.

(2) Serving as a link with local schools to participate in the planning for services funded by the department of education’s educational opportunities for at-risk students program.

(3) Providing collaboration and assistance to school health programs, comprehensive health curricula, and school health clinics in promoting maximization of a youth’s physical, social, mental, vocational, and emotional potential.

(4) Planning and administering community based programs and services in conjunction with child advocacy, community education, and information and referral sources for the prevention of juvenile delinquency.

(5) Facilitating the planned and efficient movement of students with disabilities from a secondary school to a postsecondary educational institution or employment.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-2-6 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.156.