Title VI, HUMAN SERVICES (Ch. 216 - 255A)

For purposes of this subchapter , unless the context otherwise requires, “commission” means the commission of deaf services. 86 Acts, ch 1245, §1250 C87, §601K.111 C93, §216A.111 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §136, 137, 170 ; 2023 Acts, ch 19, §307 ; 2024 Acts, ch 1170, §452

1. The commission of deaf services is established, and shall consist of seven voting members appointed by the governor. Membership of the commission shall include at least four members who are deaf or hard of hearing, and three members who are representatives of telephone compani…

The commission shall have the following powers and duties: 1. Study the changing needs and opportunities for the deaf and hard-of-hearing people in this state. 2. Serve as a liaison between the department and the public, sharing information and gathering constituency input. 3. Re…

For the purpose of this subchapter , unless the context otherwise requires, “department” means the department of health and human services. 88 Acts, ch 1277, §14 C89, §601K.131 90 Acts, ch 1124, §1 C93, §216A.131 2010 Acts, ch 1193, §151 ; 2019 Acts, ch 156, §2 ; 2023 Acts, ch 19…

The department shall fulfill the responsibilities of this subchapter , including the duties specified in sections 216A.135 , 216A.136 , 216A.137 , 216A.138 , and 216A.140 . 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §141, 170 ; 2019 Acts, ch 156, §3 ; 2023 Acts, ch 19, §309

1. The department shall do all of the following: a. Develop short-term and long-term goals to improve the criminal and juvenile justice systems. b. Identify and analyze justice system issues, including the impact of present criminal and juvenile justice policy, and make recommend…

1. The department shall submit a three-year criminal and juvenile justice plan for the state, beginning December 1, 2020, and every three years thereafter, by December 1. The three-year plan shall be updated annually. Each three-year plan and annual updates of the three-year plan…

The department shall maintain an Iowa statistical analysis center for the purpose of coordinating with data resource agencies to provide data and analytical information to federal, state, and local governments, and assist agencies in the use of criminal and juvenile justice data.…

1. The department shall maintain an Iowa correctional policy project for the purpose of conducting analyses of major correctional issues affecting the criminal and juvenile justice system. The department shall identify and prioritize the issues and studies to be addressed through…

1. The department shall coordinate the development of a multiagency database to track the progress of juveniles through various state and local agencies and programs. The department shall develop a plan which utilizes existing databases, including the Iowa court information syste…

1. Definitions. For the purposes of this section , unless the context otherwise requires: a. “Youth” means children and young persons who are ages six through twenty-one years. b. “Youth advisory council” means the state of Iowa youth advisory council created by this section . 2.…

1. The board and department shall not have the authority to do any of the following: a. Implement or administer the duties of the state of Iowa under the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act , shall not have any authority to recommend, negotiate, administer, or enforce any agreem…

1. A human rights board is created within the department. 2. The board shall consist of twelve members, including seven voting members and five nonvoting members, determined as follows: a. The voting members shall consist of seven voting members who shall be appointed by the gove…

For purposes of this chapter , unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Asian or Pacific Islander” means an individual from any of the countries of Asia or islands of the Pacific. 2. “Board” means the human rights board. 3. “Department” means the department of health and human …

1. For purposes of this section , unless the context otherwise requires: a. “Advocacy services” means services in which a department staff member writes or speaks in support of a client or a client’s cause or refers a person to another service to help alleviate or solve a problem…

Upon request of the director, or an office, a commission, or a council created under this chapter , all boards, agencies, departments, and offices of the state shall make available nonconfidential information, records, data, and statistics which are relevant to the populations or…

For purposes of this subchapter , unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Community action agency” means a public agency or a private nonprofit agency which is authorized under its charter or bylaws to receive funds to administer community action programs and is designated by …

1. The department shall strengthen, supplement, and coordinate efforts to develop the full potential of each citizen by recognizing certain community action agencies and supporting certain community-based programs delivered by community action agencies. 2. The department shall do…

The department shall recognize and assist in the designation of certain community action agencies to assist in the delivery of community action programs. These programs shall include but not be limited to outreach, community services block grant, low-income energy assistance, and…

1. A recognized community action agency shall be governed by a board of directors composed of at least nine members. The board membership shall be as follows: a. One-third of the members of the board shall be elected public officials currently holding office or their representati…

1. The governing board or advisory board shall fully participate in the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs to serve low-income communities. 2. The governing board may: a. Own, purchase, and dispose of property necessary for the operation of the comm…

A community action agency shall: 1. Plan and implement strategies to alleviate the conditions of poverty and encourage self-sufficiency for citizens in its service area and in Iowa. In doing so, an agency shall plan for a community action program by establishing priorities among …

A community action agency may administer the components of a community action program when the program is consistent with plans and purposes and applicable law. The community action programs may be projects which are eligible for assistance from any source. The programs shall be …

Each community action agency shall be audited annually but shall not be required to obtain a duplicate audit to meet the requirements of this section . In lieu of an audit by the auditor of state, the community action agency may contract with or employ a certified public accounta…

1. The department shall provide financial assistance for community action agencies to implement community action programs, as permitted by the community service block grant, administer the low-income energy assistance block grants, department of energy funds for weatherization re…