Sec. 13. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), money in the fund may be used for projects that propose to accomplish the following:

(1) The support, development, and operation in local communities of programs that prevent child abuse and neglect.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-26-4-13

  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • fund: refers to the Indiana kids first trust fund established by section 12 of this chapter. See Indiana Code 31-26-4-3
(2) The development of innovative local programs of education and training concerning child abuse and neglect.

(3) The promotion of public awareness of child abuse and neglect.

(4) Statewide efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect.

     (b) Money in the infant mortality account established within the fund under section 14 of this chapter may be used only for projects that:

(1) support, develop, and operate programs that reduce infant mortality in local communities;

(2) develop innovative local programs of education and training concerning infant mortality;

(3) promote public awareness of infant mortality; or

(4) promote statewide efforts to reduce infant mortality.

     (c) Money in the fund may not be granted to a state or local unit of government.

     (d) The cost of any salary and benefits paid to staff employed under this chapter:

(1) shall be paid from money in the fund; and

(2) may not exceed forty-five thousand dollars ($45,000) during any fiscal year.

As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.