Sec. 10.5. (a) Subject to section 4 of this chapter, the department shall:
(1) enter into a written agreement described under section 3(a)(1)(A) of this chapter with each adoptive parent of a child with special needs who is eligible for an adoption subsidy under this chapter; and
(2) allocate funds to the adoption assistance account necessary to meet the requirements under section 3 of this chapter.
(b) This section does not require the department to enter into an agreement to:
(1) make additional payments under section 6 of this chapter; or
(2) continue adoption subsidy payments under section 9(b) of this chapter.
As added by P.L.165-2021, SEC.187.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 19. Family Law: Adoption
Chapter 26.5. Adoption Subsidies
31-19-26.5-0.2. Application of Certain Amendments to Prior Law
31-19-26.5-1. "Adoption Subsidy"
31-19-26.5-2. "Child With Special Needs"
31-19-26.5-3. Payment of Adoption Subsidies
31-19-26.5-4. Priority for Funding if Funds Are Insufficient
31-19-26.5-5. Adoption Subsidy Amount
31-19-26.5-6. Additional Payments Under Certain Conditions
31-19-26.5-7. Certain Children Eligible for Medicaid
31-19-26.5-8. Submission of Reports; Modification or Discontinuance of Adoption Subsidy Payments
31-19-26.5-9. Limits on Term of Adoption Subsidy Agreement
31-19-26.5-10. Adoption Assistance Account
31-19-26.5-10.5. Required Agreement and Allocation of Funds From the Adoption Assistance Account
31-19-26.5-11. Priority for Payments Required by Court Orders