IC 12-14-5.5
    Chapter 5.5. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families;Performing Public Service

IC 12-14-5.5-1
Implementation of program
    Sec. 1. The division shall implement a program to require aperson receiving assistance under the TANF program and who is:
        (1) at least eighteen (18) years of age; or
        (2) less than eighteen (18) years of age and the parent of adependent child;
to engage in public service in exchange for assistance under theseprograms.
As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.161-2007,SEC.30.

IC 12-14-5.5-2
Rules and exemptions
    Sec. 2. (a) The division may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 toestablish criteria for determining:
        (1) the persons required to engage in public service; and
        (2) the public and private agencies eligible for the placement ofpersons engaged in public service.
    (b) Rules adopted under this section may provide an exemptionfor:
        (1) a person with a substantial physical or mental disability thatprevents the person from obtaining or participating in gainfulemployment;
        (2) a person engaged in full time work; and
        (3) a person engaged full time in an education program or atraining program approved by the division.
As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.28.

IC 12-14-5.5-3
Agency list
    Sec. 3. The division shall maintain a list of public and privateagencies eligible for placement of a person engaged in public serviceunder this chapter.
As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.28.

IC 12-14-5.5-4
Maximum work hours
    Sec. 4. The maximum number of hours a person is required towork under this chapter is equal to the number of hours multiplied bythe minimum wage that is equivalent to the value of all assistancereceived. However, a person may not be required to work more thanforty (40) hours per week.
As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.28.

IC 12-14-5.5-5 Refusal to perform public service
    Sec. 5. A person required to engage in public service under thischapter who refuses to engage in public service is not entitled toreceive assistance under the TANF program.
As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.161-2007,SEC.31.