IC 31-26-4-1 Purpose
Sec. 1. (a) The purpose of the Indiana kids first trust program and
this chapter is to recognize that:
(1) the children of the state are its single greatest resource;
(2) children require the utmost protection to guard their future
and the future of the state;
(3) it is in the public interest to protect children from abuse and
neglect; and
(4) it is in the public interest to reduce infant mortality.
(b) The Indiana kids first trust program shall provide funds for
community programs that prevent child abuse and neglect.
(c) The Indiana kids first trust program shall provide funds for
community programs that reduce infant mortality from the infant
mortality account established by section 14 of this chapter. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-2 "Board"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to the Indiana kids
first trust fund board established by section 5 of this chapter. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-3 "Fund"
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the Indiana kids
first trust fund established by section 12 of this chapter. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-4 "Project"
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "project" means an undertaking:
(1) that furthers the purposes of this chapter; and
(2) for which an expenditure from the fund may be made. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-5 Indiana kids first trust fund board
Sec. 5. (a) The Indiana kids first trust fund board is established.
(b) The purpose of the board is to determine whether proposed
projects under this chapter should be approved and to perform other
duties given to the board by this chapter. The board shall approve
projects and recommend to the department that the projects receive
funds under sections 12 and 14 of this chapter.
(c) The board shall, before January 1 of each year, prepare a
budget for expenditures from the fund for the following state fiscal
year. The budget must contain priorities for expenditures from the
fund to accomplish the projects that have been approved under this
chapter. The budget shall be submitted to the department and the
budget committee.
(d) The board may employ staff necessary to carry out the duties
of the board. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-6 Members of board
Sec. 6. The board consists of the following ten (10) members:
(1) Two (2) individuals who are not members of the general
assembly, appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate
with advice from the minority leader of the senate.
(2) Two (2) individuals who are not members of the general
assembly, appointed by the speaker of the house of
representatives with advice from the minority leader of the
house of representatives.
(3) The director of the department or the director's designee.
(4) Four (4) individuals appointed by the governor as follows:
(A) One (1) individual who represents the general public.
(B) Two (2) individuals who represent child advocacy
organizations.
(C) One (1) individual who represents the medical
community.
(5) The commissioner of the state department of health or the
commissioner's designee. An individual designated by the
commissioner under this subdivision must have knowledge of
or experience in issues relating to:
(A) the prevention of child abuse and neglect; and
(B) the reduction of infant mortality. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-7 Chairperson and vice chairperson of board
Sec. 7. (a) The members shall annually choose a chairperson and
vice chairperson from among the members of the board under this
section.
(b) The director of the department or the director's designee may
not serve as chairperson or vice chairperson.
(c) If the member chosen as chairperson was appointed as a
member by the president pro tempore of the senate or the speaker of
the house of representatives, the vice chairperson must be chosen
from among the members appointed by the governor. If the member
chosen as chairperson was appointed as a member by the governor,
the vice chairperson must be chosen from among the members
appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate or the speaker
of the house of representatives. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-8 Meetings; quorum; voting of board
Sec. 8. (a) The board shall meet at least quarterly and at the call
of the chair.
(b) Six (6) voting members of the board constitute a quorum. The
board may take action only in the presence of a quorum.
(c) The affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the board
is necessary for the board to take any action. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-9 Terms of board members
Sec. 9. (a) The term of a board member begins on the later of the
following:
(1) The day the term of the member whom the individual is
appointed to succeed expires.
(2) The day the individual is appointed.
(b) The term of a member expires July 1 of the second year after
the member is appointed. However, a member serves at the pleasure
of the appointing authority.
(c) The appointing authority may reappoint a member for a new
term.
(d) The appointing authority shall appoint an individual to fill a
vacancy among the members. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-10 Compensation of board members
Sec. 10. (a) Each member of the board who is not a state
employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by
IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also entitled to reimbursement for
traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses
actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided
in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana
department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
(b) Each member of the board who is a state employee is entitled
to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under
IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with
the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures
established by the Indiana department of administration and
approved by the budget agency. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-11 Strategic plan; plan proposal and fund request method
Sec. 11. The board shall adopt and make available to the public:
(1) a strategic plan to implement the purposes of this chapter;
and
(2) a method for proposing projects and requesting funds from
the Indiana kids first trust fund. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272. IC 31-26-4-12 Indiana kids first trust fund
Sec. 12. (a) The Indiana kids first trust fund is established to carry
out the purposes of this chapter.
(b) The fund consists of the following:
(1) Appropriations made by the general assembly.
(2) Interest as provided in subsection (e).
(3) Fees from kids first trust license plates issued under
IC 9-18-30.
(4) Money donated to the fund.
(5) Money transferred to the fund from other funds.
(c) The treasurer of state shall administer the fund.
(d) The expenses of administering the fund and this chapter shall
be paid from the fund.
(e) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not
currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same
manner as other public trust funds are invested. Interest that accrues
from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.
(f) An appropriation made by the general assembly to the fund
shall be allotted and allocated at the beginning of the fiscal period for
which the appropriation was made.
(g) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not
revert to the state general fund or any other fund.
(h) Subject to this chapter, there is annually appropriated to the
department all money in the fund for the purposes of this chapter.
However, the department may not request the allotment of money
from the appropriation for a project that has not been approved and
recommended by the board. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-13 Use of fund money
Sec. 13. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), money in the
fund may be used for projects that propose to accomplish the
following:
(1) The support, development, and operation in local
communities of programs that prevent child abuse and neglect.
(2) The development of innovative local programs of education
and training concerning child abuse and neglect.
(3) The promotion of public awareness of child abuse and
neglect.
(4) Statewide efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect.
(b) Money in the infant mortality account established within the
fund under section 14 of this chapter may be used only for projects
that:
(1) support, develop, and operate programs that reduce infant
mortality in local communities;
(2) develop innovative local programs of education and training
concerning infant mortality;
(3) promote public awareness of infant mortality; or
(4) promote statewide efforts to reduce infant mortality.
(c) Money in the fund may not be granted to a state or local unit
of government.
(d) The cost of any salary and benefits paid to staff employed
under this chapter:
(1) shall be paid from money in the fund; and
(2) may not exceed forty-five thousand dollars ($45,000) during
any fiscal year. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-14 Infant mortality account
Sec. 14. (a) The infant mortality account is established within the
fund for the purpose of providing money for education and programs
approved by the board under section 5(b) of this chapter to reduce
infant mortality in Indiana. The account shall be administered by the
treasurer of state.
(b) Expenses of administering the account shall be paid from
money in the account. The account consists of the following:
(1) Fees from certificates of birth issued under IC 16-37-1-11.7.
(2) Appropriations to the account.
(3) Money donated to the account.
(c) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the account not
currently needed to meet the obligations of the account in the same
manner as other public money may be invested. Interest that accrues
from these investments shall be deposited in the account.
(d) Money in the account at the end of a state fiscal year does not
revert to the state general fund. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-15 Annual report
Sec. 15. Before October 1 of each year, the board shall prepare a
report concerning the program established by this chapter for the
public and the general assembly. A report prepared under this section
for the general assembly must be in an electronic format under
IC 5-14-6. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-16 Adoption of rules
Sec. 16. The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to
implement this chapter. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-1 Purpose
Sec. 1. (a) The purpose of the Indiana kids first trust program and
this chapter is to recognize that:
(1) the children of the state are its single greatest resource;
(2) children require the utmost protection to guard their future
and the future of the state;
(3) it is in the public interest to protect children from abuse and
neglect; and
(4) it is in the public interest to reduce infant mortality.
(b) The Indiana kids first trust program shall provide funds for
community programs that prevent child abuse and neglect.
(c) The Indiana kids first trust program shall provide funds for
community programs that reduce infant mortality from the infant
mortality account established by section 14 of this chapter. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-2 "Board"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to the Indiana kids
first trust fund board established by section 5 of this chapter. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-3 "Fund"
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the Indiana kids
first trust fund established by section 12 of this chapter. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-4 "Project"
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "project" means an undertaking:
(1) that furthers the purposes of this chapter; and
(2) for which an expenditure from the fund may be made. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-5 Indiana kids first trust fund board
Sec. 5. (a) The Indiana kids first trust fund board is established.
(b) The purpose of the board is to determine whether proposed
projects under this chapter should be approved and to perform other
duties given to the board by this chapter. The board shall approve
projects and recommend to the department that the projects receive
funds under sections 12 and 14 of this chapter.
(c) The board shall, before January 1 of each year, prepare a
budget for expenditures from the fund for the following state fiscal
year. The budget must contain priorities for expenditures from the
fund to accomplish the projects that have been approved under this
chapter. The budget shall be submitted to the department and the
budget committee.
(d) The board may employ staff necessary to carry out the duties
of the board. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-6 Members of board
Sec. 6. The board consists of the following ten (10) members:
(1) Two (2) individuals who are not members of the general
assembly, appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate
with advice from the minority leader of the senate.
(2) Two (2) individuals who are not members of the general
assembly, appointed by the speaker of the house of
representatives with advice from the minority leader of the
house of representatives.
(3) The director of the department or the director's designee.
(4) Four (4) individuals appointed by the governor as follows:
(A) One (1) individual who represents the general public.
(B) Two (2) individuals who represent child advocacy
organizations.
(C) One (1) individual who represents the medical
community.
(5) The commissioner of the state department of health or the
commissioner's designee. An individual designated by the
commissioner under this subdivision must have knowledge of
or experience in issues relating to:
(A) the prevention of child abuse and neglect; and
(B) the reduction of infant mortality. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-7 Chairperson and vice chairperson of board
Sec. 7. (a) The members shall annually choose a chairperson and
vice chairperson from among the members of the board under this
section.
(b) The director of the department or the director's designee may
not serve as chairperson or vice chairperson.
(c) If the member chosen as chairperson was appointed as a
member by the president pro tempore of the senate or the speaker of
the house of representatives, the vice chairperson must be chosen
from among the members appointed by the governor. If the member
chosen as chairperson was appointed as a member by the governor,
the vice chairperson must be chosen from among the members
appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate or the speaker
of the house of representatives. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-8 Meetings; quorum; voting of board
Sec. 8. (a) The board shall meet at least quarterly and at the call
of the chair.
(b) Six (6) voting members of the board constitute a quorum. The
board may take action only in the presence of a quorum.
(c) The affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the board
is necessary for the board to take any action. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-9 Terms of board members
Sec. 9. (a) The term of a board member begins on the later of the
following:
(1) The day the term of the member whom the individual is
appointed to succeed expires.
(2) The day the individual is appointed.
(b) The term of a member expires July 1 of the second year after
the member is appointed. However, a member serves at the pleasure
of the appointing authority.
(c) The appointing authority may reappoint a member for a new
term.
(d) The appointing authority shall appoint an individual to fill a
vacancy among the members. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-10 Compensation of board members
Sec. 10. (a) Each member of the board who is not a state
employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by
IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also entitled to reimbursement for
traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses
actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided
in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana
department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
(b) Each member of the board who is a state employee is entitled
to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under
IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with
the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures
established by the Indiana department of administration and
approved by the budget agency. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-11 Strategic plan; plan proposal and fund request method
Sec. 11. The board shall adopt and make available to the public:
(1) a strategic plan to implement the purposes of this chapter;
and
(2) a method for proposing projects and requesting funds from
the Indiana kids first trust fund. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272. IC 31-26-4-12 Indiana kids first trust fund
Sec. 12. (a) The Indiana kids first trust fund is established to carry
out the purposes of this chapter.
(b) The fund consists of the following:
(1) Appropriations made by the general assembly.
(2) Interest as provided in subsection (e).
(3) Fees from kids first trust license plates issued under
IC 9-18-30.
(4) Money donated to the fund.
(5) Money transferred to the fund from other funds.
(c) The treasurer of state shall administer the fund.
(d) The expenses of administering the fund and this chapter shall
be paid from the fund.
(e) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not
currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same
manner as other public trust funds are invested. Interest that accrues
from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.
(f) An appropriation made by the general assembly to the fund
shall be allotted and allocated at the beginning of the fiscal period for
which the appropriation was made.
(g) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not
revert to the state general fund or any other fund.
(h) Subject to this chapter, there is annually appropriated to the
department all money in the fund for the purposes of this chapter.
However, the department may not request the allotment of money
from the appropriation for a project that has not been approved and
recommended by the board. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-13 Use of fund money
Sec. 13. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), money in the
fund may be used for projects that propose to accomplish the
following:
(1) The support, development, and operation in local
communities of programs that prevent child abuse and neglect.
(2) The development of innovative local programs of education
and training concerning child abuse and neglect.
(3) The promotion of public awareness of child abuse and
neglect.
(4) Statewide efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect.
(b) Money in the infant mortality account established within the
fund under section 14 of this chapter may be used only for projects
that:
(1) support, develop, and operate programs that reduce infant
mortality in local communities;
(2) develop innovative local programs of education and training
concerning infant mortality;
(3) promote public awareness of infant mortality; or
(4) promote statewide efforts to reduce infant mortality.
(c) Money in the fund may not be granted to a state or local unit
of government.
(d) The cost of any salary and benefits paid to staff employed
under this chapter:
(1) shall be paid from money in the fund; and
(2) may not exceed forty-five thousand dollars ($45,000) during
any fiscal year. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-14 Infant mortality account
Sec. 14. (a) The infant mortality account is established within the
fund for the purpose of providing money for education and programs
approved by the board under section 5(b) of this chapter to reduce
infant mortality in Indiana. The account shall be administered by the
treasurer of state.
(b) Expenses of administering the account shall be paid from
money in the account. The account consists of the following:
(1) Fees from certificates of birth issued under IC 16-37-1-11.7.
(2) Appropriations to the account.
(3) Money donated to the account.
(c) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the account not
currently needed to meet the obligations of the account in the same
manner as other public money may be invested. Interest that accrues
from these investments shall be deposited in the account.
(d) Money in the account at the end of a state fiscal year does not
revert to the state general fund. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-15 Annual report
Sec. 15. Before October 1 of each year, the board shall prepare a
report concerning the program established by this chapter for the
public and the general assembly. A report prepared under this section
for the general assembly must be in an electronic format under
IC 5-14-6. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-16 Adoption of rules
Sec. 16. The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to
implement this chapter. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-1 Purpose
Sec. 1. (a) The purpose of the Indiana kids first trust program and
this chapter is to recognize that:
(1) the children of the state are its single greatest resource;
(2) children require the utmost protection to guard their future
and the future of the state;
(3) it is in the public interest to protect children from abuse and
neglect; and
(4) it is in the public interest to reduce infant mortality.
(b) The Indiana kids first trust program shall provide funds for
community programs that prevent child abuse and neglect.
(c) The Indiana kids first trust program shall provide funds for
community programs that reduce infant mortality from the infant
mortality account established by section 14 of this chapter. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-2 "Board"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to the Indiana kids
first trust fund board established by section 5 of this chapter. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-3 "Fund"
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the Indiana kids
first trust fund established by section 12 of this chapter. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-4 "Project"
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "project" means an undertaking:
(1) that furthers the purposes of this chapter; and
(2) for which an expenditure from the fund may be made. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-5 Indiana kids first trust fund board
Sec. 5. (a) The Indiana kids first trust fund board is established.
(b) The purpose of the board is to determine whether proposed
projects under this chapter should be approved and to perform other
duties given to the board by this chapter. The board shall approve
projects and recommend to the department that the projects receive
funds under sections 12 and 14 of this chapter.
(c) The board shall, before January 1 of each year, prepare a
budget for expenditures from the fund for the following state fiscal
year. The budget must contain priorities for expenditures from the
fund to accomplish the projects that have been approved under this
chapter. The budget shall be submitted to the department and the
budget committee.
(d) The board may employ staff necessary to carry out the duties
of the board. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-6 Members of board
Sec. 6. The board consists of the following ten (10) members:
(1) Two (2) individuals who are not members of the general
assembly, appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate
with advice from the minority leader of the senate.
(2) Two (2) individuals who are not members of the general
assembly, appointed by the speaker of the house of
representatives with advice from the minority leader of the
house of representatives.
(3) The director of the department or the director's designee.
(4) Four (4) individuals appointed by the governor as follows:
(A) One (1) individual who represents the general public.
(B) Two (2) individuals who represent child advocacy
organizations.
(C) One (1) individual who represents the medical
community.
(5) The commissioner of the state department of health or the
commissioner's designee. An individual designated by the
commissioner under this subdivision must have knowledge of
or experience in issues relating to:
(A) the prevention of child abuse and neglect; and
(B) the reduction of infant mortality. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-7 Chairperson and vice chairperson of board
Sec. 7. (a) The members shall annually choose a chairperson and
vice chairperson from among the members of the board under this
section.
(b) The director of the department or the director's designee may
not serve as chairperson or vice chairperson.
(c) If the member chosen as chairperson was appointed as a
member by the president pro tempore of the senate or the speaker of
the house of representatives, the vice chairperson must be chosen
from among the members appointed by the governor. If the member
chosen as chairperson was appointed as a member by the governor,
the vice chairperson must be chosen from among the members
appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate or the speaker
of the house of representatives. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-8 Meetings; quorum; voting of board
Sec. 8. (a) The board shall meet at least quarterly and at the call
of the chair.
(b) Six (6) voting members of the board constitute a quorum. The
board may take action only in the presence of a quorum.
(c) The affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the board
is necessary for the board to take any action. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-9 Terms of board members
Sec. 9. (a) The term of a board member begins on the later of the
following:
(1) The day the term of the member whom the individual is
appointed to succeed expires.
(2) The day the individual is appointed.
(b) The term of a member expires July 1 of the second year after
the member is appointed. However, a member serves at the pleasure
of the appointing authority.
(c) The appointing authority may reappoint a member for a new
term.
(d) The appointing authority shall appoint an individual to fill a
vacancy among the members. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-10 Compensation of board members
Sec. 10. (a) Each member of the board who is not a state
employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by
IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also entitled to reimbursement for
traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses
actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided
in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana
department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
(b) Each member of the board who is a state employee is entitled
to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under
IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with
the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures
established by the Indiana department of administration and
approved by the budget agency. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-11 Strategic plan; plan proposal and fund request method
Sec. 11. The board shall adopt and make available to the public:
(1) a strategic plan to implement the purposes of this chapter;
and
(2) a method for proposing projects and requesting funds from
the Indiana kids first trust fund. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272. IC 31-26-4-12 Indiana kids first trust fund
Sec. 12. (a) The Indiana kids first trust fund is established to carry
out the purposes of this chapter.
(b) The fund consists of the following:
(1) Appropriations made by the general assembly.
(2) Interest as provided in subsection (e).
(3) Fees from kids first trust license plates issued under
IC 9-18-30.
(4) Money donated to the fund.
(5) Money transferred to the fund from other funds.
(c) The treasurer of state shall administer the fund.
(d) The expenses of administering the fund and this chapter shall
be paid from the fund.
(e) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not
currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same
manner as other public trust funds are invested. Interest that accrues
from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.
(f) An appropriation made by the general assembly to the fund
shall be allotted and allocated at the beginning of the fiscal period for
which the appropriation was made.
(g) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not
revert to the state general fund or any other fund.
(h) Subject to this chapter, there is annually appropriated to the
department all money in the fund for the purposes of this chapter.
However, the department may not request the allotment of money
from the appropriation for a project that has not been approved and
recommended by the board. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-13 Use of fund money
Sec. 13. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), money in the
fund may be used for projects that propose to accomplish the
following:
(1) The support, development, and operation in local
communities of programs that prevent child abuse and neglect.
(2) The development of innovative local programs of education
and training concerning child abuse and neglect.
(3) The promotion of public awareness of child abuse and
neglect.
(4) Statewide efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect.
(b) Money in the infant mortality account established within the
fund under section 14 of this chapter may be used only for projects
that:
(1) support, develop, and operate programs that reduce infant
mortality in local communities;
(2) develop innovative local programs of education and training
concerning infant mortality;
(3) promote public awareness of infant mortality; or
(4) promote statewide efforts to reduce infant mortality.
(c) Money in the fund may not be granted to a state or local unit
of government.
(d) The cost of any salary and benefits paid to staff employed
under this chapter:
(1) shall be paid from money in the fund; and
(2) may not exceed forty-five thousand dollars ($45,000) during
any fiscal year. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-14 Infant mortality account
Sec. 14. (a) The infant mortality account is established within the
fund for the purpose of providing money for education and programs
approved by the board under section 5(b) of this chapter to reduce
infant mortality in Indiana. The account shall be administered by the
treasurer of state.
(b) Expenses of administering the account shall be paid from
money in the account. The account consists of the following:
(1) Fees from certificates of birth issued under IC 16-37-1-11.7.
(2) Appropriations to the account.
(3) Money donated to the account.
(c) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the account not
currently needed to meet the obligations of the account in the same
manner as other public money may be invested. Interest that accrues
from these investments shall be deposited in the account.
(d) Money in the account at the end of a state fiscal year does not
revert to the state general fund. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-15 Annual report
Sec. 15. Before October 1 of each year, the board shall prepare a
report concerning the program established by this chapter for the
public and the general assembly. A report prepared under this section
for the general assembly must be in an electronic format under
IC 5-14-6. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
IC 31-26-4-16 Adoption of rules
Sec. 16. The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to
implement this chapter. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
