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S. 2982 (110th)

Reconnecting Homeless Youth Act of 2008

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Introduced

6 May 2008

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Became Public Law No: 110-378.

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10 August 2026

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Summary

Runaway and Homeless Youth Protection Act - Amends the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to revise requirements for services provided under grants from the Secretary of Health and Human Services for centers for runaway and homeless youth and their families. Limits the length of stay in such a center to 21 days. Increases grant allotments for states and specified U.S. territories. Requires the plan proposed by grant applicants for a runaway and homeless youth center to include an adequate emergency preparedness and management plan. Revises requirements for transitional living programs to provide for a longer length of stay. Requires the Secretary to give priority (currently, special consideration) to grant applicants for specified research, evaluation, demonstration, and service projects. Modifies selection and priority factors for such grants. Requires the Secretary to report periodically to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate estimates of the incidence and prevalence of runaway and homeless individuals between 13 to 26 years of age. Requires the Secretary to: (1) give priority to public and, as under current law, nonprofit private agencies for sexual abuse programs; (2) conduct a national homeless youth awareness campaign; (3) establish performance standards for grant recipients; and (4) establish appeals procedures regarding amounts or denials of such grants. Redefines "homeless youth" for purposes of such transitional living programs to extend the age limit to 21. Defines "runaway youth" as an individual under age 18 who absents himself or herself from home or place of legal residence without the permission of parents or legal guardians.

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