Title 12, TITLE 12. HUMAN SERVICES

Sec. 93. "Governor", for purposes of IC 12-28-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-28-3-3. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-9-2.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.177. Amended by P.L.2-2014, SEC.61. Repealed by P.L.184-2017, SEC.6.

Sec. 94. "Grantee agency", for purposes of IC 12-8-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-8-10-2. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-1-4.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

Sec. 95. (a) "Grant-in-aid", for purposes of the statutes listed in subsection (b), means any money paid by the federal government to the state or any money paid by the state to a county for the purpose of defraying any of the expenses, claims, allowances, assistance, or obligati…

Sec. 96. "Gravely disabled", for purposes of IC 12-26, means a condition in which an individual, as a result of mental illness, is in danger of coming to harm because the individual: (1) is unable to provide for that individual's food, clothing, shelter, or other essential human …

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-17.7(a)(1).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.27-1992, SEC.30.

Sec. 98. "Group", for purposes of IC 12-8-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-8-10-3. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-12-1.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

Sec. 98.2. "Group size", for purposes of IC 12-17.2-3.5, means the number of children who routinely work, learn, eat, sleep, and play together inside and outside a facility where a provider operates a child care program. As added by P.L.171-2014, SEC.1.

As added by P.L.20-1992, SEC.17 and P.L.81-1992, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.1-1993, SEC.85. Repealed by P.L.145-2006, SEC.376.

Sec. 98.6. "Guidelines", for purposes of IC 12-23-23, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-23-23-2. As added by P.L.195-2018, SEC.2.

Sec. 99. "A person with a disability" means, for purposes of the following statutes, an individual who has a physical or mental disability and meets the program eligibility requirements of the division of disability and rehabilitative services: (1) IC 12-8-1.5-10. (2) IC 12-12-1.…

Sec. 1. The division shall be administered by a director appointed under IC 12-8-8.5-1. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-2-2.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.160-2012, SEC.21.

Sec. 2. IC 12-8-8.5 applies to the director. [1992 Revision Citation: New.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.160-2012, SEC.22.

information Sec. 3. (a) The secretary or the secretary's designee may do the following: (1) Employ experts and consultants to assist the division in carrying out the division's functions. (2) Issue orders under IC 4-21.5-3-6. (3) Perform any other acts necessary to carry out the …

Sec. 4. The director may, with the approval of the budget agency, hire the personnel necessary to perform the duties of the division. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-2-3.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.3.

[1992 Revision Citation: New.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.188-2013, SEC.6. IC 12-9-2-6 Contractual powers and requirements Sec. 6. (a) The secretary shall act for the division in entering into contracts for the disbursal of money and the providing of service f…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Indiana state commission on aging established by this chapter. [1992 Revision Citation: New.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.

Sec. 2. The Indiana state commission on aging is established within the division. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-4-4(a).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.

Sec. 3. (a) The commission consists of sixteen (16) members. (b) Not more than eight (8) members may be from the same political party. The members must be Indiana residents who are interested in the problems of the aging and the aged. (c) The governor shall appoint the members of…

Sec. 4. (a) The term of a member of the commission is four (4) years. The term of a member filling a vacancy is for the remainder of the unexpired term. (b) The term of a member of the commission expires July 1, but a member continues in office until a successor is appointed. (c)…

Sec. 5. At its first meeting of each year, the commission shall elect a chairman, three (3) vice chairmen, and a secretary to serve for one (1) year. These officers are the executive committee of the commission. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-4-6.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.…

Sec. 6. (a) Nine (9) members of the commission constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business of the commission. (b) Approval by nine (9) members of the commission is required for any action to be taken by the commission. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-4-7 part.] As a…

Sec. 7. The commission shall do the following: (1) Encourage the study and discussion of the problems of the aging and the aged. (2) Promote the organization of and officially recognize voluntary councils for the study and discussion of problems of the aging and the aged. (3) Ass…

Sec. 8. Each member of the commission, each consultant to the commission, and each member of any advisory council established by the commission is entitled to the following: (1) Reimbursement for official traveling expenses and other expenses, as provided in the state travel poli…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the commission on rehabilitation services established by section 2 of this chapter. [1992 Revision Citation: New.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.

members Sec. 10. (a) The commission may appoint advisory committees necessary to advise the director and the bureau. (b) A member of an advisory committee appointed under this section is entitled to the following: (1) The minimum salary per diem as provided in IC 4-10-11-2.1(b) f…

Sec. 11. The commission, in conjunction with the division of disability and rehabilitative services, may employ staff and other personnel as necessary. As added by P.L.4-1993, SEC.46 and P.L.5-1993, SEC.59. Amended by P.L.141-2006, SEC.48.

Sec. 2. The commission on rehabilitation services is established. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-11-1(a) part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.

Sec. 3. (a) The commission consists of at least nineteen (19) members appointed by the governor as follows: (1) At least one (1) representative of a statewide consumer organization of people with disabilities. (2) At least one (1) representative of a statewide organization that a…

Sec. 4. (a) A member of the commission serves a term not to exceed three (3) years. (b) Except for the director of the client assistance program or a representative recommended by the director of the client assistance program, a member may not serve more than six (6) consecutive …

Sec. 5. The governor shall fill a vacancy on the commission by appointing an individual for the unexpired term. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-11-1(c).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.

Sec. 6. The commission shall elect the necessary officers from the commission's membership. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-11-1(d).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.

Sec. 7. The commission shall do the following: (1) Advise the rehabilitation services bureau concerning the bureau's performance in the following areas: (A) Eligibility and order of selection. (B) Scope, extent, and effectiveness of services. (C) Functions of state agencies in ad…

Sec. 8. (a) The commission shall meet at least four (4) times a year upon the call of the commission's presiding officer. (b) The meetings of the commission must comply with IC 5-14-1.5. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-11-3 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.4…

Sec. 9. A member of the commission is entitled to the following: (1) The minimum salary per diem as provided in IC 4-10-11-2.1(b) for each day spent on the official business of the commission. (2) Reimbursement for travel and other expenses as provided in the state travel policie…

Sec. 1. The division shall be administered by a director appointed under IC 12-8-8.5-1. [1992 Revision Citation: New.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.160-2012, SEC.32.

Sec. 2. (a) Before the director begins official duties, the director must do the following: (1) Execute a bond payable to the state in an amount and with sureties as approved by the secretary that is conditioned on the faithful discharge of the director's duties. (2) Take and sub…

Sec. 3. The secretary is responsible for the following: (1) The appointment of state investigators or boards of review provided by law that are necessary to ensure a fair hearing to an applicant or a recipient. A fair hearing shall be granted at the request of an aggrieved person…

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "essential person" means a person other than a parent who: (1) is the relative of a dependent child; (2) cares for the dependent child; and (3) complies with IC 12-14-1-1. As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.11.

beginning date; exclusions from consideration in determining eligibility Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2024. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2024. Sec. 1. (a) After the investigation under IC 12-14-1-6, the county office shall decide …

Sec. 1.5. After a household has been determined to be eligible for assistance under this article, additional annual income of up to fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) earned in the household may not be considered as changing eligibility status if the additional annual income is e…

Sec. 11. The county office shall make an award that, including a subsequent modification, is binding and must be complied with by the county office until the award or modified award is vacated. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-7 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by…

Sec. 12. The county office shall notify the applicant and the division of the county office's decision concerning assistance in writing. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-7 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.69; P.L.5-1993, SEC.82.

Sec. 13. The county office shall immediately report to the division the decision for each application for assistance to a dependent child. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-9 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.70; P.L.5-1993, SEC.83.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-7 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.79-1992, SEC.1; P.L.4-1993, SEC.71; P.L.5-1993, SEC.84. Repealed by P.L.273-1999, SEC.124.

Sec. 15. The amount of the assistance granted must be justified and conform with this article. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-9 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.

Sec. 16. If an investigation discloses that a child is a dependent child and the child is living or will live with at least one (1) of the relatives prescribed in IC 12-7-2-58, assistance may be allowed for the support of the child without complying with an Indiana law other than…

Sec. 17. (a) To retain eligibility for TANF assistance under this article, a recipient of TANF assistance and a dependent child who is a recipient of TANF assistance must attend school if all of the following apply: (1) The recipient or the dependent child meets the compulsory at…

Sec. 18. (a) A recipient or dependent child who fails to meet the requirements of section 17 of this chapter is subject to the revocation or suspension of assistance as provided under rules adopted by the division. (b) A TANF recipient or applicant who refuses to participate in a…

Sec. 19. The division may require consent to the release of school attendance records as a condition of eligibility to receive assistance under this chapter. As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.19.