ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY.

SEC. 209. ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY. Section 299A of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (34 U.S.C. 11182) is amended— (1) in subsection (d)— (A) by inserting “(1)” before “The Administrator”; (B) by striking “, after appropriate consultation with representatives of States and units of local government,”; (C) by inserting “guidance,” after “regulations,”; and (D) by adding at the end the following: “In developing guidance and procedures, the Administrator shall consult with representatives of States and units of local government, including those individuals responsible for administration of this Act and compliance with the core requirements. “(2) The Administrator shall ensure that— “(A) reporting, compliance reporting, State plan requirements, and other similar documentation as may be required from States is requested in a manner that respects confidentiality, encourages efficiency and reduces the duplication of reporting efforts; and “(B) States meeting all the core requirements are encouraged to experiment with offering innovative, data-driven programs designed to further improve the juvenile justice system.” ; and (2) in subsection (e), by striking “requirements described in paragraphs (11), (12), and (13) of section 223(a)” and inserting “core requirements”.