HB 2533
homeless services; office; board
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Bill overview
This bill establishes an Office of Homeless Services within the Arizona Department of Health Services and creates an Arizona Homeless Services Board to oversee homeless services statewide. The office will be responsible for coordinating services, managing a data system, applying for federal grants, and developing a statewide strategic plan to reduce homelessness. The office will terminate on July 1, 2030, and the related statutes will be repealed on January 1, 2031.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Office of Homeless Services and its director.
- Creates the Arizona Homeless Services Board with specific membership and duties.
- Requires the development and maintenance of an annual Homeless Services Budget.
- Mandates the implementation of a Homeless Management Information System.
- Directs the Office to apply for federal grants to support homeless services.
- Requires the Office to develop and implement a statewide strategic plan for reducing homelessness.
- Establishes performance and accountability measures for service providers.
- Requires data sharing among various agencies and service providers.
Who is affected
- Homeless individuals
- Service providers (agencies offering homeless services)
- Continuum of care organizations
- Local governments (cities, towns, and counties)
- State government (specifically the Department of Health Services and the legislature)
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