Indiana Code
Chapter 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Granting of Assistance
12-14-2-18. Revocation or Suspension of Assistance; Sanctions

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 an employment opportunity or a job training opportunity offered to the recipient or applicant under IC 12-8-12 is subject to sanctions established by the director under IC 12-8-12-6(2).
(c) Except in a case in which the parent, custodian, or guardian of the dependent child qualifies for a good cause or other exception provided by statute or administrative rule, a parent, custodian, or guardian who refuses to cooperate with the Title IV-D agency as required by IC 12-14-7-2, IC 12-14-7-3, or IC 12-14-2-24 in:
(1) a paternity action; or
(2) the establishment or enforcement of a child support order;
is subject to sanctions or revocation or suspension of assistance as provided under rules adopted by the division.
(d) The division may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement subsection (c).
As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.2-1997, SEC.37; P.L.161-2007, SEC.20; P.L.80-2010, SEC.16.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 12. Human Services

Article 14. Family Assistance Services

Chapter 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Granting of Assistance

12-14-2-0.5. "Essential Person" Defined

12-14-2-1. Determination of Eligibility; Amount of Assistance and Beginning Date; Exclusions From Consideration in Determining Eligibility

12-14-2-1.5. Income Not Considered for Eligibility

12-14-2-2. Investigations Made by Division

12-14-2-3. Amount of Assistance; Determination

12-14-2-4. Amount of Assistance; Considerations

12-14-2-5. Amount of Need Recognized and Payment Made; Maximum Amounts

12-14-2-5.1. Time Limitations on Receipt of Assistance; Cash Assistance Minimum

12-14-2-5.2. Employment Credit

12-14-2-5.3. Payments for Child Born More Than Ten Months After Family Qualifies for Assistance

12-14-2-5.4. Repealed

12-14-2-6. Need of Child; Age Excluded as Factor

12-14-2-7. Repealed

12-14-2-8. Repealed

12-14-2-9. Application of Percentage Reduction to Total Needs in Computing Benefits Payable

12-14-2-10. Repealed

12-14-2-11. Compliance With Awards

12-14-2-12. Notification of Assistance Decision

12-14-2-13. Reporting of Assistance Decisions

12-14-2-14. Repealed

12-14-2-15. Amount Granted; Justification; Conformance With Article

12-14-2-16. Child Living With Relative Prescribed in Ic 12-7-2-58

12-14-2-17. Mandatory School Attendance

12-14-2-18. Revocation or Suspension of Assistance; Sanctions

12-14-2-19. Release of School Attendance Records

12-14-2-20. Voluntary Leave of Employment or Reduction in Hours

12-14-2-21. Personal Responsibility Agreement

12-14-2-22. Repealed

12-14-2-23. Exemptions

12-14-2-24. Establishing Paternity Required; Exceptions; Revocation; Good Faith Effort to Cooperate Required; Presumption of Good Faith Effort; Other Considerations

12-14-2-25. Information on Receipt of Previous Assistance

12-14-2-26. Registration at Employment and Training Office