Runaway, Homeless, and Missing Children Protection Act

Summary

Runaway, Homeless, and Missing Children Protection Act - Amends the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHYA) and the Missing Children's Assistance Act (MCAA) to reauthorize and revise programs under such Acts. Amends RHYA part A (Runaway and Homeless Youth Grant Program) to: (1) rename it as the Basic Center Grant Program; (2) include testing for sexually transmitted diseases, at the request of runaway and homeless youth, among the services which local basic centers may provide; and (3) provide for an exception to a 20-youth-maximum-capacity requirement for funding a runaway and homeless youth center or a locally controlled temporary shelter if the applicant assures that there is a State or local law or regulation that requires a higher maximum to comply with licensure requirements for children and youth serving facilities. Includes maternity group homes among the types of transitional living youth projects eligible for grants under part B (Transitional Living Grant Program) of RHYA.. Extends an individual youth's eligibility to remain in a part B shelter beyond the regular 540-day period, until the earlier of the youth's 18th birthday or the 180th day after the end of the 540-day period. Revises RHYA part A coordination assurance and part B coordination agreement requirements to provide for coordinating services with school district liaisons designated under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to assure that runaway and homeless youth are provided information about the educational services available to them. Requires part B plan development to include referral of homeless youth to postsecondary education, to training services and programs under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, and welfare programs under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. Sets 18 years as the maximum age limit for youth seeking shelter in RHYA part A centers. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) report on strategies to end youth homelessness; and (2) evaluate RHYA part B programs to report on long-term housing outcomes for youth 12 to 18 months after exiting the program. Prohibits use of RHYA funds for any program of distributing sterile needles or syringes for the hypodermic injection of any illegal drug. Requires RHYA funds recipients who carry out such distribution programs to account for such program funds separately from RHYA funds. Requires NCMEC to coordinate the operation of a cyber tipline for reporting Internet-related child sexual exploitation in the areas of: (1) distribution of child pornography; (2) online enticement of children for sexual acts; and (3) child prostitution.

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• Engrossed in Senate (text)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 26 September 2003

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• Engrossed in Senate (PDF)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 26 September 2003

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• Passed Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 26 September 2003

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 25 September 2003

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  Reported to Senate · EN · 25 September 2003

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• Reported to Senate without amendment

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 24 July 2003

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  Introduced in Senate · EN · 24 July 2003

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