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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
2nd Session of the 59th Legislature (2024)
SENATE BILL 1376 By: Garvin
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to juveniles; directing the Office of
Juvenile Affairs to develop certain pay-for-
performance rate plan; directing the Office to
reserve portion of certain funds for specified
purpose; providing matching funds; directing certain
quarterly payments; providing for establishment of
certain quality metrics and benchmarks; requiring
certain periodic reviews; stating certain
requirements for quality metrics and benchmarks;
requiring submission of certain an nual report;
directing promulgation of ru les; providing for
codification; providing an effecti ve date; and
declaring an emergency .
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF TH E STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 2-7-306.1 of Title 10A, unless
there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
A. The Office of Juvenile Affairs shall develop a pay-for-
performance rate plan for Youth Services Agencies and other
contracted providers focused on improving youth outcomes and quality
of life.
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B. The Office shall reserve a portion of funds paid to
contracted providers for services to youth for the pay-for-
performance rate plan that contracted providers may earn for
improvement or performance a chievement of youth-centered quality
metrics. The funds withheld shall be matched with funds provided by
the Office at a rate determined by the Board of Juvenile Affairs .
C. Pay-for-performance payments to contract ed providers may be
earned quarterly and shall be based on the quality metrics
established by the Board under subsection D of this section.
D. The Board shall establish quality metrics for the pay-for-
performance rate plan and benchmarks for satisfying the requirements
of each quality metric. The Board shall periodically review and
update the quality metrics and benchmarks as appropriate. The Board
shall ensure that quality metrics and benchmarks provide direct
benefit to youth outcomes and address a need for quality
improvement.
E. The Office shall electronically submit an annual report of
the pay-for-performance rate plan to the President Pro Tempore of
the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives , and the
Governor by December 31 of each year. The report shall include, but
not be limited to, an analysis of the previous fiscal year including
incentive payments, ratings, and notable trends.
F. The Board shall promulgate rules to implement the provisions
of this section.
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SECTION 2. This act shall become effective July 1, 2024.
SECTION 3. It being immediately necessary for the preservation
of the public peace, health or safety, an eme rgency is hereby
declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and
be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
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