Ind. Code ch. 16-26-2

in effect

Ind. Code § 16-26-2-1 Applicant defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "applicant" means a nonprofit organization that: (1) is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; (2) is registered as a maternity home under IC 16-26-1; and (3) applies to the state department for a grant from the fund for the purpose of expanding, creating, or improving a maternity home. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2.5-3-1.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 16-26-2-2 Fund defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the maternity assistance development fund. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2.5-3-2.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 16-26-2-3 Maternity assistance development fund; establishment; purpose

Sec. 3. The maternity assistance development fund is established for the purpose of making grants to eligible applicants in accordance with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2.5-3-3(a).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 16-26-2-4 Maternity assistance development fund; administration; rules

Sec. 4. The state department shall administer the fund. The state department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for the administration of the fund and this chapter. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2.5-3-3(b).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 16-26-2-5 Maternity assistance development fund; grants, gifts, and contributions

Sec. 5. The state department may receive and accept for deposit in the fund grants, gifts, and contributions from public and private sources, including on behalf of the state grants from the federal government. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2.5-3-3(c).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 16-26-2-6 Federal funding

Sec. 6. The state department shall apply for federal funding that becomes available to the state for activities associated with maternity homes. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2.5-3-3(d).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 16-26-2-7 Maternity assistance development fund; administrative expenses

Sec. 7. The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from the money in the fund. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2.5-3-4(a).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 16-26-2-8 Maternity assistance development fund; investment

Sec. 8. The treasurer of state shall invest the money not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested. Interest shall be deposited in the fund. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2.5-3-4(b).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 16-26-2-9 Maternity assistance development fund; reversion

Sec. 9. Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2.5-3-4(c).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 16-26-2-10 Fund grants; eligibility; application; forms

Sec. 10. To be eligible to receive a grant from the fund, an applicant must apply to the state department on forms provided by the state department. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2.5-3-5.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 16-26-2-11 Fund grants; purposes

Sec. 11. The state department may approve a grant to a registered maternity home for any of the following purposes: (1) To expand, create, or improve facilities. (2) To provide educational assistance, prenatal or child care classes, or job training for pregnant women. (3) To provide equipment or supplies so that more pregnant women may be assisted. (4) To provide training for staff or personnel of the maternity home. (5) To provide temporary residence for pregnant women. (6) To provide or improve prenatal services for pregnant women that have no access to other prenatal services. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2.5-3-6.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 16-26-2-12 Fund grants; considerations in approving applications

Sec. 12. The state department shall consider the following factors before approving a grant application: (1) The number of pregnant women that will benefit from the grant. (2) The services that the applicant's program will provide. (3) The need for services in the applicant's location. (4) The amount of money, if any, the applicant or other donors will contribute to the applicant's proposed program. (5) The eligibility requirements to participate in the applicant's program. (6) The quality of prenatal services provided in the home if prenatal services are provided there. If prenatal services are not provided in the home, the availability of prenatal services. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2.5-3-7.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.

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