(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) "Step-down aftercare" means: (i) a network of programs that provide education and rehabilitation; and (ii) services and treatment to ease the transition of children from the custody of the Department to their homes and communities. (3) "Step-down aftercare plan" means an individualized plan for each child in step-down aftercare that proposes specific assistance, guidance, treatment, services, and supervision that: (i) prepares the child for reentry into the specific community to which the child will return; (ii) ensures the delivery of prescribed services to the child in the community; and (iii) monitors conduct in the community to ensure public safety. (b) (1) A child discharged from a committed residential placement shall receive step-down aftercare for the period that the Department determines. (2) A child in step-down aftercare shall receive: (i) a step-down aftercare plan; (ii) supervision by step-down aftercare staff in accordance with the step-down aftercare plan; (iii) educational services; and (iv) any other services necessary to implement the step-down aftercare plan. (c) The step-down aftercare staff shall: (1) prepare a step-down aftercare plan for each child assigned to the step-down aftercare program and file the plan with the Department; (2) keep regular records concerning the progress of each child; (3) file with the Department a monthly progress report on each child; and (4) file with the Department an annual report on the outcome of step- down aftercare plans for the children in the step-down aftercare program, that includes to the extent possible: (i) information on the number of children who: 1. are rearrested; 2. are rearrested and charged with serious or violent offenses; 3. are rearrested and waived to the adult system; 4. are re-referred to the Department; 5. are readjudicated and recommitted; 6. graduate from high school or successfully complete a high school equivalency examination; and 7. are employed; and (ii) other relevant information.
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