1. (1) The office has the following duties:

   1. (a) Develop a competitive application process, including deadlines, for an eligible applicant to apply for a grant consistent with the requirements of section 24-33.5-2805. Initial grant awards must be distributed no later than June 30, 2026.
   2. (b) Contract with a technical assistance provider pursuant to section 24-33.5-2806 and a research and evaluation partner pursuant to section 24-33.5-2807; and
   3. (c) Support grantee data collection and analysis and require grantees to demonstrate outcomes of the deflection programs that received a grant award.

Source: L. 2025: Entire part added, (HB 25-1146), ch. 358, p. 1940, § 8, effective July 1.