Establishes the office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs within the Department of Commerce.

The bill creates the office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs within the Department of Commerce. This office is tasked with coordinating ongoing and future funding, policy, and practice efforts to improve the safety, health, and welfare of homeless youth. The office must consult with an advisory committee, which includes advocates, legislators, parent advocates, youth or young adult representatives, law enforcement, and other stakeholders. The advisory committee provides guidance and recommendations to the office.

Establishes the office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs within the Department of Commerce.

The bill creates the office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs within the Department of Commerce. This office is tasked with coordinating ongoing and future funding, policy, and practice efforts to improve the safety, health, and welfare of homeless youth. The office must consult with an advisory committee, which includes advocates, legislators, parent advocates, youth or young adult representatives, law enforcement, and other stakeholders. The advisory committee provides guidance and recommendations to the office.