CHAPTER 3. CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH
IC 12-22-3
Chapter 3. Children's Mental Health
IC 12-22-3-1
"Bureau" defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "bureau" refers to the children's
mental health bureau.
As added by P.L.78-1992, SEC.27.
IC 12-22-3-2
Bureau established
Sec. 2. The children's mental health bureau is established within
the division.
As added by P.L.78-1992, SEC.27.
IC 12-22-3-3
Bureau head
Sec. 3. The division director shall appoint a bureau head.
As added by P.L.78-1992, SEC.27.
IC 12-22-3-4
Responsibilities of bureau head
Sec. 4. The bureau head is responsible for the following:
(1) Developing a definition and criteria for emotional
disturbance and serious emotional disturbance.
(2) Assessing current and projected needs for children and
youth with an emotional disturbance within geographic areas of
Indiana.
(3) Developing an annual plan for children's mental health
services, including an implementation plan and fiscal
requirements.
(4) Developing the budget and budget requests for the bureau.
(5) Implementing plans required under federal Public Law
99-660 (1986).
(6) Developing and coordinating programs and services for
prevention and family support.
(7) Providing technical assistance and oversight of children's
mental health programs and services within mental health
facilities that are licensed or certified by the state.
(8) Coordinating with the director of the department of child
services on matters concerning children with mental health
needs.
(9) Coordinating with other bureaus of the division.
(10) Maintaining sufficient staff to carry out the duties of the
bureau.
As added by P.L.78-1992, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.145-2006,
SEC.124; P.L.99-2007, SEC.115.