938.365 (5) (b) 4. The date on which the juvenile is granted a high school or high school equivalency diploma or the date on which the juvenile attains 21 years of age, whichever occurs first, if the juvenile is a full-time student at a secondary school or its vocational or technical equivalent and if an individualized education program under s. 115.787 is in effect for the juvenile. The court may not grant an order that terminates as provided in this subdivision unless the juvenile is 17 years of age or older when the order is granted and the juvenile, or the juvenile's guardian on behalf of the juvenile, agrees to the order. At any time after the juvenile attains 18 years of age, the juvenile, or the juvenile's guardian on behalf of the juvenile, may request the court in writing to terminate the order and, on receipt of such a request, the court, without a hearing, shall terminate the order.
334,100 Section 100. 938.366 of the statutes is created to read:
938.366 Extended out-of-home care. (1) Applicability. This section applies to a person who is placed in a foster home, group home, or residential care center for children and youth, in the home of a relative other than a parent, or in a supervised independent living arrangement under an order under s. 938.355, 938.357, or 938.365 that terminates as provided in s. 938.355 (4) (am) 1., 2., or 3., 938.357 (6) (a) 1., 2., or 3., or 938.365 (5) (b) 1., 2., or 3. on or after the person attains 18 years of age, who is a full-time student of a secondary school or its vocational or technical equivalent, and for whom an individualized education program under s. 115.787 is in effect.
(2) Transition-to-discharge hearing. (a) Not less than 120 days before an order described in sub. (1) terminates, the agency primarily responsible for providing services under the order shall request the person who is the subject of the order to indicate whether he or she wishes to be discharged from out-of-home care on termination of the order, wishes to continue in out-of-home care until the date specified in s. 938.365 (5) (b) 4. under an extension of the order, or wishes to continue in out-of-home care under a voluntary agreement under sub. (3). If the person indicates that he or she wishes to be discharged from out-of-home care on termination of the order, the agency shall request a transition-to-discharge hearing under par. (b). If the person indicates that he or she wishes to continue in out-of-home care under an extension of the order, the agency shall request an extension of the order under s. 938.365. If the person indicates that he or she wishes to continue in out-of-home care under a voluntary agreement under sub. (3), the agency and the person shall enter into such an agreement.
(b) 1. If the person who is the subject of an order described in sub. (1) indicates that he or she wishes to be discharged from out-of-home care on termination of the order, the agency primarily responsible for providing services to the person under the order shall request the court to hold a transition-to-discharge hearing and shall cause notice of that request to be provided to that person, the parent, guardian, and legal custodian of that person, any foster parent or other physical custodian described in s. 48.62 (2) of that person, all parties who are bound by the dispositional order, and, if that person is an Indian juvenile who has been removed from the home of his or her parent or Indian custodian, that person's Indian custodian and tribe.
2. The court shall hold a hearing requested under subd. 1. within 30 days after receipt of the request. Not less than 3 days before the hearing, the agency requesting the hearing shall provide notice of the hearing to all persons who are entitled to receive notice of the request under subd. 1. A copy of the request shall be attached to the notice. If all persons who are entitled to receive the notice consent, the court may proceed immediately with the hearing.
3. At the hearing the court shall review with the person who is the subject of an order described in sub. (1) the options specified in par. (a) and shall advise the person that he or she may continue in out-of-home care as provided in par. (a) under an extension of the order or under a voluntary agreement under sub. (3).
4. If the court determines that the person who is the subject of an order described in sub. (1) understands that he or she may continue in out-of-home care, but wishes to be discharged from that care on termination of the order, the court shall advise the person that he or she may enter into a voluntary agreement under sub. (3) at any time before he or she is granted a high school or high school equivalency diploma or reaches 21 years of age, whichever occurs first, so long as he or she is a full-time student at a secondary school or its vocational or technical equivalent and an individualized education program under s. 115.787 is in effect for him or her. If the court determines that the person wishes to continue in out-of-home care under an extension of the order described in sub. (1), the court shall schedule an extension hearing under s. 938.365. If the court determines that the person wishes to continue in out-of-home care under a voluntary agreement under sub. (3), the court shall order the agency primarily responsible for providing services to the person under the order to provide transition-to-independent-living services for the person under a voluntary agreement under sub. (3).
(3) Voluntary transition-to-independent-living agreement. (a) On termination of an order described in sub. (1), the person who is the subject of the order, or the person's guardian on behalf of the person, and the agency primarily responsible for providing services to the person under the order may enter into a transition-to-independent-living agreement under which the person continues in out-of-home care and continues to be a full-time student at a secondary school or its vocational or technical equivalent under an individualized education program under s. 115.787 until the date on which the person reaches 21 years of age, is granted a high school or high school equivalency diploma, or terminates the agreement as provided in par. (b), whichever occurs first, and the agency provides services to the person to assist him or her in transitioning to independent living.
(b) The person who is the subject of an agreement under par. (a) or his or her guardian may terminate the agreement at any time during the term of the agreement by notifying the agency primarily responsible for providing services under the agreement in writing that the person wishes to terminate the agreement.
(c) A person who terminates a voluntary agreement under this subsection, or the person's guardian on the person's behalf, may request the agency primarily responsible for providing services to the person under the agreement to enter into a new voluntary agreement under this subsection at any time before the person is granted a high school or high school equivalency diploma or reaches 21 years of age, whichever occurs first, so long as the person is a full-time student at a secondary school or its vocational or technical equivalent and an individualized education program under s. 115.787 is in effect for him or her. If the request meets the conditions set forth in the rules promulgated under sub. (4) (b), the agency shall enter into a new voluntary agreement with that person.
(4) Rules. The department of children and families shall promulgate rules to implement this section. Those rules shall include all of the following:
(a) Rules permitting a foster home, group home, or residential care center for children and youth to provide care for persons who agree to continue in out-of-home care under an extension of an order described in sub. (1) or a voluntary agreement under sub. (3).
(b) Rules setting forth the conditions under which a person who has terminated a voluntary agreement under sub. (3) and the agency primarily responsible for providing services under the agreement may enter into a new voluntary agreement under sub. (3) (c).
334,101 Section 101. 938.38 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
938.38 (2) Permanency plan required. (intro.) Except as provided in sub. (3), for each juvenile living in a foster home, group home, residential care center for children and youth, juvenile detention facility, or shelter care facility, or supervised independent living arrangement, the agency that placed the juvenile or arranged the placement or the agency assigned primary responsibility for providing services to the juvenile under s. 938.355 (2) (b) 6g. shall prepare a written permanency plan, if any of the following conditions exists, and, for each juvenile living in the home of a guardian or a relative other than a parent, that agency shall prepare a written permanency plan, if any of the conditions under pars. (a) to (e) exists:
334,102 Section 102. 938.38 (4) (ar) of the statutes is renumbered 938.38 (4) (ar) (intro.) and amended to read:
938.38 (4) (ar) (intro.) A description of the services offered and any services provided in an effort to prevent the removal of the juvenile from his or her home, while assuring that the health and safety of the juvenile are the paramount concerns, and to achieve the goal of the permanency plan, except that the permanency plan is not required to include a description of the services offered or provided with respect to a parent of the juvenile to prevent the removal of the juvenile from the home or to achieve the permanency goal of returning the juvenile safely to his or her home if any of the following applies:
1. Any of the circumstances under s. 938.355 (2d) (b) 1. to 4. apply applies to that parent.
334,103 Section 103. 938.38 (4) (ar) 2. of the statutes is created to read:
938.38 (4) (ar) 2. The juvenile has attained 18 years of age.
334,104 Section 104. 938.38 (4) (fg) 6. of the statutes is created to read:
938.38 (4) (fg) 6. If the juvenile has attained 18 years of age, transition to independent living.
334,105 Section 105. 938.38 (5) (c) 9. of the statutes is created to read:
938.38 (5) (c) 9. If the juvenile is the subject of an order that terminates as provided in s. 938.355 (4) (am) 4., 938.357 (6) (a) 4., or 938.365 (5) (b) 4., the appropriateness of the transition-to-independent-living plan developed under s. 938.385; the extent of compliance with that plan by the juvenile, the juvenile's guardian, if any, the agency primarily responsible for providing services under that plan, and any other service providers; and the progress of the juvenile toward making the transition to independent living.
334,106 Section 106. 938.385 of the statutes is created to read:
938.385 Plan for transition to independent living. During the 90 days immediately before a juvenile who is placed in a foster home, group home, or residential care center for children and youth, in the home of a relative other than a parent, or in a supervised independent living arrangement attains 18 years of age or, if the juvenile is placed in such a placement under an order under s. 938.355, 938.357, or 938.365 that terminates under s. 938.355 (4) (am) after the juvenile attains 18 years of age, during the 90 days immediately before the termination of the order, the agency primarily responsible for providing services to the juvenile under the order shall provide the juvenile with assistance and support in developing a plan for making the transition from out-of-home care to independent living. The transition plan shall be personalized at the direction of the juvenile, shall be as detailed as the juvenile directs, and shall include specific options for obtaining housing, health care, education, mentoring and continuing support services, and workforce support and employment services.
334,107 Section 107. 938.44 of the statutes is amended to read:
938.44 Jurisdiction over persons 17 or older. The court has jurisdiction over persons 17 years of age or older as provided under ss. 938.355 (4), 938.357 (6), 938.365 (5), and 938.45 and as otherwise specified in this chapter.
334,108 Section 108. 938.53 of the statutes is amended to read:
938.53 Duration of control of department over delinquents. Except as provided under ss. 48.366 and s. 938.183, a juvenile adjudged delinquent who has been placed under the supervision of the department under s. 938.183, 938.34 (4h), (4m), or (4n), or 938.357 (4) shall be discharged as soon as the department determines that there is a reasonable probability that departmental supervision is no longer necessary for the rehabilitation and treatment of the juvenile or for the protection of the public.
334,109 Section 109. 938.57 (3) (a) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:
938.57 (3) (a) 4. Is living in a foster home, group home, residential care center for children and youth, or subsidized guardianship home or in a supervised independent living arrangement.
334,110 Section 110. 938.595 of the statutes is amended to read:
938.595 Duration of control of county departments over delinquents. Except as provided in s. 48.366, a A juvenile who has been adjudged delinquent and placed under the supervision of a county department under s. 938.34 (4d) or (4n) shall be discharged as soon as the county department determines that there is a reasonable probability that it is no longer necessary either for the rehabilitation and treatment of the juvenile or for the protection of the public that the county department retain supervision.
334,111 Section 111. 938.78 (2) (d) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:
938.78 (2) (d) 3. Subject to an order under s. 48.366 or 938.183 and placed in a state prison under s. 48.366 (8) or 938.183.
334,112 Section 112. 938.992 (3) of the statutes is repealed.
334,113 Section 113. 946.42 (1) (a) 1. f. of the statutes is amended to read:
946.42 (1) (a) 1. f. Constructive custody of prisoners and juveniles subject to an order under s. 48.366, 938.183, 938.34 (4d), (4h), or (4m), or 938.357 (4) or (5) (e) temporarily outside the institution whether for the purpose of work, school, medical care, a leave granted under s. 303.068, a temporary leave or furlough granted to a juvenile, or otherwise.
334,114 Section 114. 946.42 (3) (d) of the statutes is repealed.
334,115 Section 115. 946.44 (2) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
946.44 (2) (d) "Prisoner" includes a person who is under the supervision of the department of corrections under s. 938.34 (4h), who is placed in a juvenile correctional facility or a secured residential care center for children and youth under s. 938.183, 938.34 (4m), or 938.357 (4) or (5) (e), or who is placed in a Type 2 residential care center for children and youth under s. 938.34 (4d), or who is subject to an order under s. 48.366.
334,116 Section 116. 946.45 (2) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
946.45 (2) (d) "Prisoner" includes a person who is under the supervision of the department of corrections under s. 938.34 (4h), who is placed in a juvenile correctional facility or a secured residential care center for children and youth under s. 938.183, 938.34 (4m) or 938.357 (4) or (5) (e), or who is placed in a Type 2 residential care center for children and youth under s. 938.34 (4d), or who is subject to an order under s. 48.366.
334,117 Section 117. 976.08 of the statutes is amended to read:
976.08 Additional applicability. In this chapter, "prisoner" includes any person subject to an order under s. 48.366 or 938.183 who is confined to a Wisconsin state prison.
334,118 Section 118 . Nonstatutory provisions.
(1) Extended out-of-home care; rules.
(a) Permanent rules. The department of children and families shall present the statement of scope of the rules required under section 48.366 (4) of the statutes, as affected by this act, and section 938.366 (4) of the statutes, as created by this act, to the governor for approval under section 227.135 (2) of the statutes no later than the 30th day after the effective date of this paragraph. The department of children and families shall submit in proposed form the rules required under section 48.366 (4) of the statutes, as affected by this act, and section 938.366 (4) of the statutes, as created by this act, to the legislative council staff under section 227.15 (1) of the statues no later than the first day of the 4th month beginning after the governor approves the statement of scope for the rules.
(b) Emergency rules. Using the procedure under section 227.24 of the statutes, the department of children and families may promulgate the rules required under section 48.366 (4) of the statutes, as affected by this act, and section 938.366 (4) of the statutes, as created by this act, for the period before the effective date of the rules submitted under paragraph (a), but not to exceed the period authorized under section 227.24 (1) (c) of the statutes, subject to extension under section 227.24 (2) of the statues. Notwithstanding section 227.24 (1) (a), (2) (b), and (3) of the statutes, the department of children and families is not required to provide evidence that promulgating a rule under this paragraph as an emergency rule is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or welfare and is not required to provide a finding of emergency for a rule promulgated under this paragraph.
334,118m Section 118m. 0Fiscal changes.
(1) Department of corrections.
(a) In the schedule under section 20.005 (3) of the statutes for the appropriation to the department of corrections under section 20.410 (3) (cd) of the statutes, as affected by the acts of 2013, the dollar amount is increased by $83,400 for the second fiscal year of the fiscal biennium in which this paragraph takes effect to increase funding for the purposes for which the appropriation is made.
(2) Department of children and families.
(a) In the schedule under section 20.005 (3) of the statutes for the appropriation to the department of children and families under section 20.437 (1) (b) of the statutes, as affected by the acts of 2013, the dollar amount is increased by $518,300 for the second fiscal year of the fiscal biennium in which this paragraph takes effect to increase funding for the purposes for which the appropriation is made.
(b) In the schedule under section 20.005 (3) of the statutes for the appropriation to the department of children and families under section 20.437 (1) (cx) of the statutes, as affected by the acts of 2013, the dollar amount is increased by $262,100 for the second fiscal year of the fiscal biennium in which this paragraph takes effect to increase funding for the purposes for which the appropriation is made.
(c) In the schedule under section 20.005 (3) of the statutes for the appropriation to the department of children and families under section 20.437 (1) (dd) of the statutes, as affected by the acts of 2013, the dollar amount is increased by $43,300 for the second fiscal year of the fiscal biennium in which this paragraph takes effect to increase funding for the purposes for which the appropriation is made.
(3) Joint committee on finance.
(a) In the schedule under section 20.005 (3) of the statutes for the appropriation to the joint committee on finance under section 20.865 (4) (a) of the statutes, as affected by the acts of 2013, the dollar amount is decreased by $907,100 for the second fiscal year of the fiscal biennium in which this paragraph takes effect to decrease funding for the purposes for which the appropriation is made.
334,119 Section 119. Effective dates. This act takes effect on the first day of the 4th month beginning after publication, except as follows:
(1) Rules. Section 118 (1) of this act takes effect on the day after publication.
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