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10 OK Stat § 10-600 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 10. Children|§10-600. Definitions

|As used in Sections 601.1 through 601.12 of this title: |1. "Children and youth service system" means health, mental health, social, rehabilitative assistance and educational services provided to children and youth by and through the courts and public and private agencies;2. "Client" means a child or a family member of a child who is receiving services through the children and youth service system;3. "Commission" means the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth;4. "Community partnership board" means the local district planning and coordinating body for services to children and youth established pursuant to Section 601.11 of this title;5. "Community partnership district" means the local planning and coordinating areas within the state established pursuant to Section 601.11 of this title;6. "Homeless children and youth" means a person twenty-one (21) years of age or younger who is:a.unaccompanied by a parent or guardian, andb.without shelter where appropriate care and supervision are available, orc.without a parent or guardian who is willing and able to provide shelter and care, ord.without a fixed, regular, or adequate nighttime residence. For the purposes of this paragraph, "fixed, regular, or adequate nighttime residence" shall not include a supervised publicly or privately operated shelter or institution designed to provide temporary living accommodations, transitional housing arrangements, living in hotels, temporary living arrangements with other people but without an opportunity for permanent residence or a residential lease, or a public or private place not designed for, nor ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings;7. "Runaway" means an unmarried child less than eighteen (18) years of age who is absent from the home of a parent, guardian or other lawful placement without the consent of the parent, guardian or lawful custodian;8. "State and state-supported services to children and youth" means services to children and youth, offered or provided by a public or private agency or organization, that are supported in whole or in part through state funds or federal funds administered by the state;9. "State Plan for Services to Children and Youth" means the planning document required by Section 601.9 of this title; and10. "Youth at risk of homelessness" means a person twenty-one (21) years of age or younger whose status or circumstances indicate a significant danger of experiencing homelessness in the near future, including but not limited to youth exiting out-of-home placements, youth who previously were homeless, youth whose parents or guardians are or were previously homeless, youth who are exposed to abuse and neglect in their homes, youth who experience excessive conflict with their parents and runaways.Added by Laws 1990, c. 288, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1990. Amended by Laws 2000, c. 302, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2000; Laws 2016, c. 227, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2016.
10 OK Stat § 10-601.1 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 10. Children|§10-601.1. Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth - Creation - Membership.

|A. There is hereby created the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth which shall be composed of nineteen (19) members. The membership shall include: |1. The Director of the Department of Human Services, the State Commissioner of Health, the Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Administrator of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, the Director of the State Department of Rehabilitation Services, and the Chair of the SJR 13 Oversight Committee;2. The Executive Director of the Office of Juvenile Affairs;3. Five members who shall be appointed by the Governor from a list submitted by the governing board of each of the following organizations:a.the Oklahoma Children's Agencies and Residential Enterprises,b.one statewide association of youth services,c.the Oklahoma Bar Association,d.the Oklahoma District Attorneys Association, ande.a statewide court-appointed Special Advocate Association;4. One member appointed by the Governor who shall represent one of the metropolitan juvenile bureaus;5. One member representing business or industry, appointed by the Governor;6. One member who is the parent of a child with special needs, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;7. One member with a demonstrated interest in improving children's services who is not employed by a state agency or a private organization that receives state funds, appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate;8. One member who represents a community partnership board to be elected pursuant to the guidelines established by the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth; and9. One member who shall be appointed by the Governor from a list of three names submitted by the Post Adjudication Review Board.B. The appointed members shall have had active experience in services to children and youth and may serve four terms of two (2) years each. Any appointed member serving on the Commission on the effective date of this act shall be entitled to complete his or her term and shall be eligible to serve one additional term of two (2) years. Any person who served on the Commission prior to the effective date of this act shall be eligible to serve one additional term of two (2) years.C. The Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth shall provide a monthly report on commission member attendance to the appointing authorities.Added by Laws 1982, c. 312, § 1, operative July 1, 1982. Amended by Laws 1990, c. 51, § 2, emerg. eff. April 9, 1990; Laws 1990, c. 288, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1990; Laws 1992, c. 299, § 5, eff. July 1, 1992; Laws 1995, c. 352, § 185, eff. July 1, 1995; Laws 1998, c. 416, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2000, c. 385, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 2000; Laws 2001, c. 5, § 1, emerg. eff. March 21, 2001; Laws 2006, c. 87, § 1, emerg. eff. April 24, 2006; Laws 2010, c. 242, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.NOTE: Laws 2000, c. 302, § 2 repealed by Laws 2001, c. 5, § 2, emerg. eff. March 21, 2001.
10 OK Stat § 10-601.2 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 10. Children|§10-601.2. Chairman - Meetings - Travel expenses - Application of Administrative Procedures Act - Legal counsel.

|A. The members of the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth, shall be appointed on or before July 1, 1982, and within thirty (30) days after their appointment, shall organize and elect a chairman. The chairman shall be elected annually by the Commission members. The Commission shall hold at least four (4) regular quarterly meetings each year and such other special meetings as may be necessary at the call of the Chairman or by a majority of the members of the Commission. Special meetings may be called on notice given at least five (5) days in advance of the date of such meetings. At any regular or special meeting of the Commission, eight members shall constitute a quorum, and a concurring vote of a majority of the members of the Commission present shall be necessary to conduct official business of the Commission. |B. Members of the Commission shall be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as provided in the State Travel Reimbursement Act.C. The Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth shall be subject to the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act.D. The Attorney General of the State of Oklahoma shall serve as legal counsel for the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth and shall assist the Commission in the performance of its designated duties.Added by Laws 1982, c. 312, § 2, operative July 1, 1982. Amended by Laws 1990, c. 288, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1990.
10 OK Stat § 10-601.3 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 10. Children|§10-601.3. Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth - Duties.

|The Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth is hereby authorized and directed to: |1. Establish and maintain the Office of Planning and Coordination for Services to Children and Youth;2. Establish and maintain the Office of Juvenile System Oversight;3. Designate community partnership districts for services to children and youth and, within the limitations of available funds, whether appropriated or otherwise available, provide staff, technical assistance and other assistance as necessary and appropriate to the district boards;4. Establish services for the children of incarcerated parents. Duties designed to improve the lives of children of incarcerated parents shall include:a.coordinating research,b.collecting data,c.creating a resource clearinghouse,d.developing an educational toolkit describing services available to children of incarcerated parents, ande.coordinating an advisory committee to work collaboratively with agencies and service providers to better meet the needs and improve the quality of life for children of incarcerated parents; and5. Conduct or otherwise provide continuing professional education and training for the purposes of improving services to children.Added by Laws 1982, c. 312, § 3, operative July 1, 1982. Amended by Laws 1990, c. 288, § 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1990; Laws 2000, c. 302, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2000; Laws 2009, c. 338, § 2, eff. July 1, 2009; Laws 2012, c. 340, § 1, eff. July 1, 2012; Laws 2013, c. 15, § 3, emerg. eff. April 8, 2013; Laws 2014, c. 257, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2014.NOTE: Laws 2012, c. 353, § 2 repealed by Laws 2013, c. 15, § 4, emerg. eff. April 8, 2013.
10 OK Stat § 10-601.4 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 10. Children|§10-601.4. Additional duties and responsibilities of Commission.

|The Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth is further authorized to: |1. Facilitate joint planning and service coordination among public and private agencies that provide services to children and youth and maintain as confidential information provided to the Commission regarding persons using such services;2. Prepare and publish reports;3. Review the programs, policies, and services for children and youth provided by public and private agencies for compliance with established state policies and progress towards goals identified in planning documents relating to children and youth services and to make reports regarding such compliance and progress;4. Accept appropriations, gifts, loans, and grants from the state and federal government and from other sources, public or private;5. Enter into agreements or contracts for the development of test models or demonstration programs and projects and for programs of practical research for effective services to children and youth; provided that the administration of contract for such model programs and projects shall, within five (5) years of their inception, be transferred to an appropriate agency or the program or project shall be discontinued;6. Secure necessary statistical, technical, administrative, operational, and staff services by interagency agreement or contract;7. Examine all records, plans, budgets, and budget documents pertaining to the children and youth service system;8. Exercise all incidental powers as necessary and proper for the performance of the duties and responsibilities of the Commission;9. Promulgate rules as necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities assigned to the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth;10. Recommend that a facility providing services to children and youth be closed or that its contract with the state be terminated; and11. Request that cases involving children within its jurisdiction be transferred to the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.Added by Laws 1982, c. 312, § 4, operative July 1, 1982. Amended by Laws 1990, c. 288, § 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1990; Laws 2004, c. 421, § 1, emerg. eff. June 4, 2004; Laws 2015, c. 330, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2015.
10 OK Stat § 10-601.5 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 10. Children|§10-601.5. Director - Powers and duties.

|A. The Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth shall appoint a Director who shall be a person having experience in the operation and administration of services to children and youth. Such Director shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years, and may be reappointed. Such Director may be dismissed only for cause. The Director shall: |1. Employ such staff as may be necessary to perform the duties of the Commission, with the advice and approval of the Commission;2. Prepare the State Plan for Services to Children and Youth, the Annual Report required by Section 601.9 of this title, other reports as necessary and appropriate and an annual budget for the approval of the Commission;3. Formulate and recommend rules and regulations for approval or rejection by the Commission;4. Serve as chief executive officer of the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth; and5. Act as agent as authorized for the Commission in the performance of its duties.B. The Director may periodically convene issue-specific task groups for the purpose of improving services for children and youth. A copy of any report or recommendations which result from meetings of a task group shall be provided to the Commission, Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives, President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the director of each state agency affected by the report or recommendations.Added by Laws 1982, c. 312, § 5, operative July 1, 1982. Amended by Laws 1990, c. 288, § 6, Sept. 1, 1990; Laws 2000, c. 302, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2000.
10 OK Stat § 10-601.6a (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 10. Children|§10-601.6a. Office of Planning and Coordination for Services to Children and Youth - Duties.

|The Office of Planning and Coordination for Services to Children and Youth shall: |1. Convene meetings of public and private agencies that provide services to children and youth for the purpose of facilitating and implementing joint planning and service coordination among said agencies;2. Provide the community partnership boards with fiscal and other information related to the children and youth service system necessary to assist the partnership boards with the performance of their duties and responsibilities;3. Annually prepare, with the advice and assistance of the community partnership boards and affected public and private agencies, the State Plan for Services to Children and Youth for the approval of the Commission;4. Examine all plans, budgets and related documents pertaining to the planning, coordination and development of the children and youth service system;5. Review, monitor and evaluate the children and youth service system regarding the development of services, progress towards effective joint planning and service coordination, and compliance with established state policies and goals; and6. Issue reports to the Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of Oklahoma, public and private agencies, and such other persons as necessary and appropriate.Added by Laws 1990, c. 288, § 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1990. Amended by Laws 2007, c. 8, § 1, eff. July 1, 2007.
10 OK Stat § 10-601.6b (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 10. Children|§10-601.6b. State Plan for Services to Children and Youth – Expenditure report – Topic-specific reports.

|A. On or before July 1 of each year, the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth shall transmit to the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services and to the director of each affected agency a copy of the State Plan for Services to Children and Youth for the next fiscal year. |B. The Office of Planning and Coordination shall on or before January 1 of each year provide a written report to the Legislature on its expenditures to community partnership boards.C. The Office of Planning and Coordination, with the assistance of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services and affected agencies, may assemble topic-specific reports regarding services to children, youth, and families to include program descriptions, past and current expenditures, future budget requests, and a description of program outcomes as directed by the Legislature or the Commission.Added by Laws 1990, c. 288, § 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1990. Amended by Laws 2004, c. 421, § 2, emerg. eff. June 4, 2004; Laws 2007, c. 8, § 2, eff. July 1, 2007; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 34.
10 OK Stat § 10-601.6c (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 10. Children|§10-601.6c. Office of Planning and Coordination for Services to Children and Youth – Report on child homelessness.

|A. The Office of Planning and Coordination for Services to Children and Youth Steering Committee shall: |1. Review data and propose policy solutions relating to the issue of child homelessness; and2. Update the Oklahoma State Legislature on existing programs to reduce child homelessness including, but not limited to, programs administered or financed in whole or in part by any agency of this state, nonprofit organizations or private-sector entities.B. The Steering Committee shall include an examination of the following in its assessment and recommendations:1. State trends in the number of children who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless;2. The state's role in providing services to children and youth who are homeless or at risk for becoming homeless;3. State policy regarding homeless children and youth; and4. Existing services, resources, and capacity including, but not limited to, the availability of publicly or privately provided resources to children and youth who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.C. The Steering Committee shall submit a report to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives by December 31, 2015, and annually thereafter, describing assessment and recommendations provided for by this act.Added by Laws 2015, c. 90, § 2, eff. July 1, 2015.
10 OK Stat § 10-601.9 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 10. Children|§10-601.9. Duties of the Office of Planning and Coordination - Evaluation and review of services to children and youth - Annual report - State Plan for Services to Children and Youth - Contents and publication

|A. The Office of Planning and Coordination shall: |1. Make recommendations to the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth regarding the development and improvement of services provided to children and youth based upon community partnership input no later than May 1 of each year; and2. Forward a report of its recommendations to each agency affected by the recommendations.B. The Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth shall evaluate and review the development and quality of services to children and youth and shall:1. Publish and distribute an annual report of its findings on or before July 1 of each year to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of Oklahoma, and to the chief administrative officer of each agency affected by the report. Such report shall include activities of the Commission, recommendations for the further development and improvement of services to children and youth, services for homeless children and youth including youth at risk of homelessness and runaways, and budget and program needs; and2. Include in its annual report the State Plan for Services to Children and Youth for the next succeeding fiscal year. The State Plan for Services to Children and Youth shall:a.identify and establish outcomes, goals and priorities for services for children and youth, including homeless children and youth, and the estimated costs of implementing such goals and priorities,b.show previous and current expenditures for state and state-supported services to children and youth, including homeless children and youth, which relate to the outcomes identified in the State Plan,c.include information concerning the availability and accessibility of various human services, health, mental health and education programs that serve children and their families at the community level, and, when applicable, establish a plan for developing programs in areas of the state where the need for such services exists,d.include such other information or recommendations as may be necessary and appropriate for the improvement and coordinated development of the children, youth, and family service system, ande.be distributed as provided by paragraph 1 of this section and shall be made available to the general public.Added by Laws 1982, c. 312, § 9, operative July 1, 1982. Amended by Laws 1990, c. 288, § 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1990; Laws 1998, c. 416, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 1999, c. 1, § 1, emerg. eff. Feb. 24, 1999; Laws 2000, c. 302, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2000; Laws 2015, c. 90, § 1, eff. July 1, 2015; Laws 2016, c. 227, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2016.NOTE: Laws 1998, c. 364, § 3 repealed by Laws 1999, c. 1, § 45, emerg. eff. Feb. 24, 1999.
10 OK Stat § 10-601.10 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 10. Children|§10-601.10. Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth Revolving Fund.

|There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth, to be designated the "Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies received by the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth, from contracts with other state agencies or institutions, and not excluding any other source of revenue. All monies accruing to the credit of said fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Director of the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth for the purpose of paying for operating expenses of the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth. Expenditures from said fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment. |Added by Laws 1984, c. 223, § 6, operative July 1, 1984. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 35.