IC 12-13-6
    Chapter 6. Creation of Bureaus and Bureau Responsibilities

IC 12-13-6-1
Bureaus established
    Sec. 1. The following bureaus are established within the division:
        (1) A bureau of child development.
        (2) A bureau of economic independence.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.186-2001, SEC.3;P.L.234-2005, SEC.23.

IC 12-13-6-2
Bureau head and assistant supervisor; bond and oath; bureau offamily independence responsibilities
    Sec. 2. Subject to the authority of the division and the director, thefollowing apply to the bureaus:
        (1) The bureau of family independence has immediate chargeof old age assistance, assistance to dependent children in thechildren's own homes, and assistance to the blind.
        (2) The officer who is in charge of a bureau is the bureau head.
        (3) Before entering upon the discharge of an official duty, thebureau head and assistant supervisor shall execute a bondpayable to the state in an amount and with sureties approved bythe governor that is conditioned on the faithful discharge ofofficial duties.
        (4) Each bureau head and assistant supervisor shall take andsubscribe an oath, which shall be endorsed upon the officialbond. The bond and oath when executed shall be filed in theoffice of the secretary of state.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7.

IC 12-13-6-3
Youth development bureau responsibilities
    Sec. 3. The youth development bureau shall plan, fund, andcoordinate programs and services for children and youth thatpromote optimal functioning. Specific responsibilities include thefollowing:
        (1) Coordinating services, activities, and programs with otheragencies or divisions that provide services to children withemotional disturbances.
        (2) Serving as a link with local schools to participate in theplanning for services funded by the department of education'seducational opportunities for at-risk students program.
        (3) Providing collaboration and assistance to school healthprograms, comprehensive health curricula, and school healthclinics in promoting maximization of a youth's physical, social,mental, vocational, and emotional potential.
        (4) Planning and administering community based programs andservices in conjunction with child advocacy, communityeducation, and information and referral sources for the

prevention of juvenile delinquency.
        (5) Facilitating the planned and efficient movement of studentswith disabilities from a secondary school to a postsecondaryeducational institution or employment.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.156.