1. (a) The Indiana criminal justice institute shall administer grants for:

   1. (1) the juvenile diversion grant program described in section 1(1) of this chapter; and

   2. (2) the juvenile community alternatives grant program described in section 1(2) of this chapter;

      in consultation with the oversight committee and the workgroup, taking into consideration the grant program report prepared and submitted to the commission by the oversight committee under IC 2-5-36-9.3 (b).

2. (b) Advances from the fund may be awarded before July 1, 2027, for purposes of the programs described in section 1(1) and 1(2) of this chapter. An advance may not be awarded under this subsection after June 30, 2027. This subsection expires July 2, 2027.

As added by P.L.201-2023, SEC.244. Amended by P.L.144-2024, SEC.16; P.L.122-2025, SEC.6.