Indiana Code
Chapter 4. Regulation of Foster Homes
31-27-4-6.5. "Disability"; Foster Family Home

Sec. 6.5. (a) As used in this section, "disability" has the meaning set forth in 42 U.S.C. 12102.
(b) The department, in determining whether to grant an application for a license to operate a foster family home:
(1) shall not discriminate against; and
(2) shall take into consideration the provision of reasonable accommodations to;
an applicant who is a person with a disability, as provided under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12131 through 42 U.S.C. 12134), and other applicable state and federal law.
As added by P.L.146-2021, SEC.12.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law

Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care

Chapter 4. Regulation of Foster Homes

31-27-4-1. License Required to Operate Foster Family Home; Exception

31-27-4-2. Therapeutic Foster Home; Certificates; Requirements; Supervision and Care Limits

31-27-4-3. Repealed

31-27-4-4. Consultation With Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission

31-27-4-5. Apply for Licenses; Criminal History Checks

31-27-4-6. Grounds for Denial of License Applications; Waiver

31-27-4-6.5. "Disability"; Foster Family Home

31-27-4-7. Incomplete Applications

31-27-4-8. Supervision and Care Limits; Exceptions

31-27-4-9. Repealed

31-27-4-10. Investigation of Applicants

31-27-4-11. Issuance of License

31-27-4-12. Eligibility for Waivers and Variances

31-27-4-13. Denial of License; Notice; Administrative Hearing Upon Written Request

31-27-4-14. Delegation of Investigations

31-27-4-15. Investigation of Unlicensed Premises

31-27-4-16. Duration of License; Limitations; Renewal

31-27-4-17. Probationary Status; Duration; Expiration; Extension

31-27-4-18. Inspection of Foster Family Homes

31-27-4-19. Records of Monitoring Activities and Inspections

31-27-4-20. Cooperation by Licensees

31-27-4-20.5. Use of Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard

31-27-4-21. Records Regarding Children

31-27-4-22. Notice of Enforcement Actions; Informal Meetings

31-27-4-23. Administrative Hearings

31-27-4-24. Procedure for Administrative Hearings

31-27-4-25. Repealed

31-27-4-26. Repealed

31-27-4-27. Repealed

31-27-4-28. Repealed

31-27-4-29. Cessation of Operation Following Revocation of License

31-27-4-30. Notice

31-27-4-31. Repealed

31-27-4-32. Grounds for Revocation of License; Waiver

31-27-4-33. Compliance With Rules; Disciplinary Sanctions; Revocation of License

31-27-4-34. Investigation of Unlicensed Home Reports; Enforcement

31-27-4-35. Notification of Sexual Contact or Sex Crime

31-27-4-36. Violation of Chapter