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House Committee Passes Supporting Youth Opportunity and Preventing Delinquency Act

On September 14, the House Education and Workforce Committee approved, by voice vote, H.R. 5963, the Supporting Youth Opportunity and Preventing Delinquency Act, as amended, sponsored by Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-FL). Among other provisions, the legislation encourages states to implement programs that address the needs of girls who are in, or at risk of entering, the juvenile justice system.

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