Title 31, FAMILY LAW AND JUVENILE LAW

Sec. 33. (a) An obligor may contest the Title IV-D agency's determination to issue an order under section 32 of this chapter by making a written application to the Title IV-D agency within twenty (20) days after the date the notice is mailed to the obligor. (b) The only basis for…

Sec. 33.5. (a) If the Title IV-D agency finds that an obligor is delinquent and issues an order to the bureau of motor vehicles stating that the obligor is delinquent under section 32(b) or 33(d) of this chapter, the obligor may have the obligor's driving privileges reinstated by…

Sec. 34. (a) As used in this section, "board" has the meaning set forth in IC 25-1-1.2-2. (b) If an obligor holds a license issued by a board and requests a hearing under section 33 of this chapter but fails to appear or appears and is found to be delinquent, the Title IV-D agenc…

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "obligor" means a person whose support obligation is enforced by the Title IV-D agency. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.271.

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "plan" refers to the state plan developed to implement the provisions of Title IV-D of the federal Social Security Act. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.271.

Sec. 7. The bureau shall do the following: (1) Develop and implement the state's plan for the administration of Title IV-D. The plan must comply with all provisions of state law and with the federal statutes and regulations governing the program. (2) Evaluate formally the quality…

Sec. 8. In addition to the duties imposed by section 7 of this chapter, the bureau shall do the following: (1) Notify the department of workforce development of the amounts to be deducted from an individual's unemployment compensation, not to exceed the individual's weekly benefi…

Sec. 8.5. In addition to the duties imposed by sections 7 and 8 of this chapter, the bureau shall do the following: (1) Share data regarding obligors who are delinquent with: (A) a licensed owner, operating agent, and trustee in accordance with IC 4-33-4-27; (B) a permit holder a…

Sec. 9. The bureau shall consider and follow the federal requirements imposed by statute and regulation governing the formation of the state plan. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.271.

Sec. 1. (a) The purpose of the Indiana kids first trust program and this chapter is to recognize that: (1) the children of the state are its single greatest resource; (2) children require the utmost protection to guard their future and the future of the state; (3) it is in the pu…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 10. (a) Each member of the board who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also en…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 11. The board shall adopt and make available to the public: (1) a strategic plan to implement the purposes of this chapter; and (2) a method for proposing …

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 12. (a) The Indiana kids first trust fund is established to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (b) The fund consists of the following: (1) Appropriati…

Sec. 13. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), money in the fund may be used for projects that propose to accomplish the following: (1) The support, development, and operation in local communities of programs that prevent child abuse and neglect. (2) The development of innova…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 14. (a) The infant mortality account is established within the fund for the purpose of providing money for education and programs approved by the board und…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 15. Before October 1 of each year, the board shall prepare a report concerning the program established by this chapter for the public and the general assem…

Sec. 16. The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 17. (a) The board may establish a nonprofit subsidiary corporation that is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Reven…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to the Indiana kids first trust fund board established by section 5 of this chapter. As added by P.L.145-2006, SE…

Effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 2.1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the commission on improving the status of children in Indiana established by IC 2-5-36-3. As added by P.L.152-2026, SEC.453.

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 2.3. (a) After June 30, 2003, any reference in a statute or rule referring to the Indiana children's trust fund board is considered a reference to the boar…

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the Indiana kids first trust fund established by section 12 of this chapter. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "project" means an undertaking: (1) that furthers the purposes of this chapter; and (2) for which an expenditure from the fund may be made. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 5. (a) The Indiana kids first trust fund board is established. (b) The purpose of the board is to determine whether proposed projects under this chapter sho…

Effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 5.5. (a) After June 30, 2027, the commission shall determine whether proposed projects under this chapter should be approved and to perform other duties as directed by this chapter. The commission shall approve projects and recommend to the department tha…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 6. The board consists of the following ten (10) members: (1) Two (2) individuals who are not members of the general assembly, appointed by the president pro…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 7. (a) The members shall annually choose a chairperson and vice chairperson from among the members of the board under this section. (b) The director of the …

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 8. (a) The board shall meet at least quarterly and at the call of the chair. (b) A majority of the appointed members of the board constitutes a quorum. The …

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 9. (a) The term of a board member begins on the later of the following: (1) The day the term of the member whom the individual is appointed to succeed expir…

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d), a person may not operate a foster family home without a license issued under this article. (b) The state or a political subdivision of the state may not operate a foster family home without a license issued under this article. (c)…

Sec. 10. The department shall investigate a person seeking licensure to determine whether the person is in compliance with this article and the rules adopted under this article. The investigation shall be conducted at a reasonable time and in a reasonable manner in announced or u…

Sec. 11. The department shall issue a license to a person who meets all the license requirements when an investigation shows the applicant to be in compliance under this article. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.

Sec. 12. A foster family home may be eligible to receive a waiver or variance from the requirements of this chapter by complying with IC 31-27-2-8. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.

Sec. 13. (a) The department shall deny a license when an applicant fails to meet the requirements for a license. The department shall deny a license to an applicant who has been convicted of a nonwaivable offense (as defined in IC 31-9-2.1-168). (b) The department may deny a lice…

Sec. 14. (a) The department may delegate the investigation of foster family homes to a licensed child placing agency. The child placing agency is responsible for completing a foster family home licensing study that shows substantial compliance with foster family home rules and is…

Sec. 15. The department shall investigate any premises that the department has reason to believe are being used for child care without a license in circumstances where a license is required. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.

Sec. 16. (a) A license for a foster family home is valid for four (4) years from the date of issuance, unless the license is revoked or voluntarily returned. (b) A license issued under this chapter: (1) is not transferable; (2) applies only to the licensee and the location stated…

Sec. 17. (a) The department may place a licensee on probationary status if the licensee is temporarily unable to comply with a rule and if: (1) the noncompliance does not present an immediate threat to the health and well-being of the children; (2) the licensee files a plan with …

Sec. 18. The department may conduct an inspection of a foster family home for the sole purpose of inquiry into matters as stated in the rules, including those directly affecting the health, safety, treatment, and general well-being of the children protected under this article. As…

Sec. 19. The department shall keep written records of the department's monitoring activities and onsite inspections. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.

supervision and care limits Sec. 2. (a) A person may not operate a therapeutic foster family home without a certificate issued under this article. (b) The state or a political subdivision of the state may not operate a therapeutic foster family home without a certificate issued u…

Sec. 20. The licensee shall cooperate with the department in carrying out the activities required by sections 18 through 19 of this chapter, including permitting the department to conduct announced or unannounced inspections. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.

Sec. 20.5. A licensee shall use the reasonable and prudent parent standard when determining whether to allow a child in foster care to participate in extracurricular, enrichment, cultural, and social activities. As added by P.L.104-2015, SEC.22.

Sec. 21. (a) A licensee shall keep records required by the department regarding each child in the control and care of the licensee and shall report to the department upon request the facts the department requires with reference to children. (b) The department shall keep records r…

Sec. 22. The department shall give a licensee thirty (30) days written notice by certified mail of an enforcement action. The licensee shall also be provided with the opportunity for an informal meeting with the department. The licensee must request the meeting not more than ten …

Sec. 23. An administrative hearing concerning the decision of the department to impose a sanction under this chapter shall be provided upon a written request by the licensee. The request must be made not more than thirty (30) calendar days after the licensee receives notice under…