Sec. 12. The department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2, as needed, to carry out this chapter. The rules must include at least the following subjects:
(1) The application and determination process for subsidies or other assistance provided under this chapter.
(2) The standards for determination of a child with special needs.
(3) The process for determining the duration, extension, modification, and termination of agreements, as provided in sections 8 and 9 of this chapter.
(4) The procedure for administrative review and appeal of determinations made by the department under this chapter.
(5) Subject to sections 3 and 10.5 of this chapter, the procedure for determining availability of funds for new subsidy agreements and continuation of existing agreements or orders under this chapter and IC 31-19-26 (before its repeal), including any funding limitations or priorities as provided in sections 4 and 11 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.146-2008, SEC.562. Amended by P.L.165-2021, SEC.189.
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