Sec. 16. (a) The division may, according to rules adopted under IC 4-22-2, decertify a provider for any of the following reasons:
(1) The provider fails to comply with this chapter.
(2) The provider refuses to allow, during normal business hours, the division or an agent of the division to inspect the facility where the provider operates a child care program.
(b) A provider is ineligible, and the division may revoke for a period of not less than two (2) years from the date on which a final determination is made under IC 4-21.5 a provider's eligibility, to receive a voucher payment under this chapter for any of the following reasons:
(1) The provider is determined by the division to have made false statements in the provider's:
(A) application for eligibility to receive a voucher payment; or
(B) records required by the division;
under this chapter.
(2) Credible allegations of fraud have been made against the provider, as determined by the division.
(3) Criminal charges of welfare fraud have been filed against the provider.
(4) Allegations of welfare fraud committed by the provider have been substantiated by the division.
As added by P.L.225-2013, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.171-2014, SEC.8.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation
Chapter 3.5. Eligibility of Child Care Provider to Receive Reimbursement Through Voucher Program
12-17.2-3.5-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter
12-17.2-3.5-1. Applicability of Chapter
12-17.2-3.5-1.2. "Child Care Program"
12-17.2-3.5-1.3. "Employed"; "Employee"; "Employment"; "Employs"
12-17.2-3.5-3. "Voucher Payment"
12-17.2-3.5-4.1. Perpetrators Ineligible
12-17.2-3.5-5. Facility Requirements; Activities; Nutrition; Educational Materials
12-17.2-3.5-5.5. Supervision of Children; Ratios and Group Sizes
12-17.2-3.5-6. Tuberculosis Screening
12-17.2-3.5-7. Parent Notification Plan; Discipline Policy; Parent Visits
12-17.2-3.5-8. Caregiver Requirements; Education; Documentation
12-17.2-3.5-8.5. Child Abuse or Neglect Reporting
12-17.2-3.5-9. Communication Devices
12-17.2-3.5-10. Fire Safety Requirements
12-17.2-3.5-11.1. Immunizations
12-17.2-3.5-12.1. Drug Testing
12-17.2-3.5-12.5. Safe Sleeping Practices; Violations; Penalties
12-17.2-3.5-13. Local Step Ahead Councils
12-17.2-3.5-14. Administrative Review
12-17.2-3.5-16. Decertification and Revocation of Eligibility
12-17.2-3.5-17. Imminent Threats to Children