Authorization for disbursement of trust fund money; purposes; order of preference; limitation.

Sec. 9. (1) The state board may authorize the disbursement of available money from the trust fund, upon legislative appropriations, for exclusively the following purposes that are listed in the order of preference for expenditure: (a) To fund a private nonprofit or public organization in the development or operation of a prevention program if at least all of the following conditions are met: (i) The organization demonstrates an ability to match, through money or in-kind services, 50% of the amount of any trust fund money received. The amount and types of in-kind services are subject to the approval of the state board. (ii) The organization demonstrates a willingness and ability to provide program models and consultation to organizations and communities regarding program development and maintenance. (iii) Other conditions that the state board may consider appropriate. (b) To fund prevention partners. (c) To fund the state board for the actual and necessary operating expenses that the state board incurs in performing its duties. (2) Authorizations for disbursement of trust fund money under subsection (1)(c) must be kept at a minimum in furtherance of the primary purpose of the trust fund which is to disburse money under subsection (1)(a) and (b) to encourage the direct provision of services to prevent child abuse and neglect.