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Authorizing the creation of a task force to study and develop proposals, strategies, and recommendations to enhance parental/guardian engagement, oversight, accountability, and resources within the City of Philadelphia.
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WHEREAS, The Mayor recently declared a state of emergency due to public safety concerns; In 2023, there were over 3,000 shootings, with 17% involving young people under the age of 21;
WHEREAS, The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention reported that children raised in supportive, affectionate, and accepting homes are less likely to become deviant;
WHEREAS, The lack of engagement in mental health services, a rise in the misuse of social media platforms, the lack of resources and support for parent/guardian engagement, and the lack of engagement in out-of-school time activities appear to be significant contributing factors to gun violence, demanding urgent attention and comprehensive solutions; now, therefore, be it
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. Creation of the Parent/Guardian Engagement Task Force. The Parent/Guardian Engagement Task Force (hereafter referred to as "the Task Force") is hereby created as a Council advisory body.
SECTION 2. Composition of the Task Force. The Chair of the Committee on Children and Youth shall appoint the Chair of the Task Force. The Task Force shall be composed of:
1. Two members, one from the Majority Leader and one from the Minority Leader;
2. Two members from the Mayor or her designee, based on recommendations from the Chief Public Safety Director and the Office of Youth Engagement;
3. Two members from the School District of Philadelphia, one from the Office of Information Technology and one from the Office of Family and Community Engagement;
4. One member from the Philadelphia Home and School Council;
5. Three members from a non-profit that focuses on youth engagement, which includes but is not limited to vio...
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