CHAPTER 2. MATERNITY ASSISTANCE DEVELOPMENT FUND
IC 16-26-2
Chapter 2. Maternity Assistance Development Fund
IC 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.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.
IC 16-26-2-2
Fund defined
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the maternity
assistance development fund.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.
IC 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.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.
IC 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.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.
IC 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.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.
IC 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.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.
IC 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.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.
IC 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.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.
IC 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.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.
IC 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.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.
IC 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.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.
IC 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.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.