1998 Minnesota Statutes

     119A.29 Youth neighborhood centers; pilot projects 
  established. 

    Subdivision 1.    Establishment; requirements.  The 
 commissioner of children, families, and learning may establish 
 pilot projects at neighborhood centers serving youths between 
 the ages of 11 to 21.  The centers may offer recreational 
 activities, social services, meals, job skills and career 
 services, and provide referrals for youths to other available 
 services outside the centers.  The commissioner may consult with 
 other appropriate agencies and, to the extent possible, use 
 existing resources and staff in creating the programs.  The 
 commissioner shall ensure that the programs, if offered, are 
 adequately staffed by specially trained personnel and outreach 
 street workers.  Each center may integrate community volunteers 
 into the program's activities and services and cooperate with 
 local law enforcement agencies.  The centers must be open during 
 hours convenient to youths including evenings, weekends, and 
 extended summer hours.  However, there may not be any conflicts 
 with truancy laws.  Each center must have a plan for evaluation 
 designed to measure the program's effectiveness in aiding youths.

    Subd. 2.    Advisory board.  The commissioner shall 
 establish an advisory board to help develop plans and programs 
 for the youth centers established in subdivision 1.  The 
 commissioner shall encourage both youths and their families to 
 participate on the board. 

    HIST: 1995 c 226 art 3 s 44; 1Sp1995 c 3 art 16 s 13; 1996 c 
 408 art 2 s 4 

*   NOTE:  See section 15.059, subdivision 5a, for expiration 
*of the youth neighborhood services advisory board.