Indiana Code 31-36-3-4. Authorization of representative to access documentation and education services on behalf of homeless youth
(1) is:
Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-36-3-4
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Verified: when applied to pleadings, means supported by oath or affirmation in writing. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(B) less than eighteen (18) years of age;
(2) is unemancipated;
(3) is mentally competent; and
(4) lives in a situation described in 42 U.S.C. § 11434a(2)(A) and 42 U.S.C. § 11434a(2)(B) with or without the consent of the individual’s parent, guardian, or custodian.
(b) An individual identified in subsection (c)(3) who presents a fee and consent waiver affidavit described in subsection (c) on behalf of a homeless youth to the appropriate agency or entity shall:
(1) have access, without charge and the consent of a parent, guardian, or custodian, to the homeless youth’s:
(A) certificate of birth;
(B) photo identification card under IC 9-24-16-10(c); and
(C) Indiana driver’s license; and
(2) be permitted to enroll the homeless youth in adult basic education services and register the homeless youth for the Indiana high school equivalency examination following the completion of an exit interview by the homeless youth under IC 20-33-2-9.
(c) A fee and consent waiver affidavit executed under this subsection shall contain the following:
(1) The homeless youth’s:
(A) full name; and
(B) date of birth.
(2) The name, address, and telephone number of the government entity, school corporation liaison for homeless youth, or nonprofit organization that:
(A) is providing services to the homeless youth; and
(B) will accept delivery of mail for the homeless youth.
(3) The name of the legal representative of the government entity, school corporation liaison for homeless youth, or nonprofit organization described in subdivision (2).
(4) The signature of the legal representative described in subdivision (3) and the date of the signature.
(5) The signature of the homeless youth and the date of the signature.
A fee and consent waiver affidavit executed under this subsection must be verified by affirmation or representation.
As added by P.L.155-2019, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.211-2019, SEC.40; P.L.200-2023, SEC.34.