Indiana § 21-12-6-15 - Foster parents; caseworker to provide information

§ 21-12-6-15. Foster parents; caseworker to provide information

Sec. 15. A caseworker (as defined in IC 31-9-2.1-29) shall provide each foster parent of a student described in section 5(b) of this chapter to whom the caseworker is assigned information concerning individual development accounts (as described under IC 4-4-28).

As added by P.L.39-2010, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.145-2026, SEC.127.

IC 21-12-6.5Chapter 6.5. Eligibility for Twenty-First Century Scholars Program for Foster Care Youth

21-12-6.5-1Applicability 21-12-6.5-2Enrollment; eligibility 21-12-6.5-3Determination of initial eligibility; written request; written determination; consideration 21-12-6.5-4Appeal 21-12-6.5-5Violation

IC 21-12-6.5-1Applicability Sec. 1. This chapter applies to an individual who:

(1) is receiving foster care;

(2) is in grades 9 through 12; and

(3) is a resident of Indiana as determined under IC 21-18.5-4-8;

at the time the individual applies for the twenty-first century scholars program under IC 21-12-6.

As added by P.L.100-2009, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.107-2012, SEC.28.

IC 21-12-6.5-2Enrollment; eligibility Sec. 2. An individual described in section 1 of this chapter may enroll in the twenty-first century scholars program under IC 21-12-6 and is eligible for higher education benefits under IC 21-12-3.

As added by P.L.100-2009, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.5-2015, SEC.50.

IC 21-12-6.5-3Determination of initial eligibility; written request; written determination; consideration Sec. 3. Determination of initial eligibility for higher education benefits authorized under this chapter is vested exclusively in the commission. Any individual described in section 1 of this chapter may make a written request for a determination by the commission of eligibility for benefits under this chapter. The commission shall make a written determination of eligibility in response to each request. In determining the amount of an eligible individual's benefit, the commission shall consider other higher education financial assistance in conformity with this chapter.

As added by P.L.100-2009, SEC.3.

IC 21-12-6.5-4Appeal Sec. 4. An appeal from an adverse determination under section 3 of this chapter must be made in writing to the commission not more than fifteen (15) working days after the applicant's receipt of the determination. A final order must be made not more than fifteen (15) days after receipt of the written appeal.

As added by P.L.100-2009, SEC.3.

IC 21-12-6.5-5Violation Sec. 5. A person who knowingly or intentionally submits a false or misleading application or other document under this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.100-2009, SEC.3.

IC 21-12-7Chapter 7. Twenty-First Century Scholars Program Support Fund; Grants for Textbooks, Equipment, and Other Material

21-12-7-1Twenty-first century scholars program support fund; administration 21-12-7-2Money in fund 21-12-7-3Forms; certification; reimbursements 21-12-7-4Repealed