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MS Code § 43-16-19 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 43 - Public Welfare|Chapter 16 - Child Residential Home Notification Act|§ 43-16-19. Enforcement of notification requirements

 Whenever the department is advised or has reason to believe that any child residential home is operating without proper notification in accordance with this chapter, it shall request a meeting with the governing board and executive director of such home to ascertain the fact. If the department finds that such home is providing supervision, care, lodging or maintenance for any children without such notification, it shall give the executive director of the home written notice by certified mail that such person shall file notification in accordance with this chapter within sixty (60) days after receipt of such notice or the department may request a court injunction as provided in Section 43-16-21.
MS Code § 43-16-21 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 43 - Public Welfare|Chapter 16 - Child Residential Home Notification Act|§ 43-16-21. Court action for injunction or restraining order against home; grounds

 Notwithstanding the existence of any other remedy, the department may, in the manner provided by law, in termtime or in vacation, upon the advice of the Attorney General who, except as otherwise authorized in Section 7-5-39, shall represent the department in the proceedings, maintain an action in the name of the state for an injunction or restraining order to cease the operation of the home, and to provide for the appropriate removal of the children from the home and placement in the custody of the parents or legal guardians, the Department of Human Services, or any other appropriate entity in the discretion of the court. Such action shall be brought in the chancery court or the youth court, as appropriate, of the county in which such child residential home is located, and shall only be initiated for the following violations:   Providing supervision, care, lodging or maintenance for any children in such home without filing notification in accordance with this chapter.   Failure to satisfactorily comply with local health department or State Fire Marshal inspections made pursuant to Section 43-16-15, regarding the health, nutrition, cleanliness, safety, sanitation, written records and discipline policy of such home.   Suspected abuse and/or neglect of the children served by such home, as defined in Section 43-21-105.
MS Code § 43-16-23 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 43 - Public Welfare|Chapter 16 - Child Residential Home Notification Act|§ 43-16-23. Regulation of content of program of religious affiliated home prohibited

 Nothing in this chapter shall give any governmental agency jurisdiction or authority to regulate or attempt to regulate, control or influence the form, manner or content of the religious curriculum, program or ministry of a school or of a facility sponsored by a church or religious organization.
MS Code § 43-16-25 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 43 - Public Welfare|Chapter 16 - Child Residential Home Notification Act|§ 43-16-25. Licensure fees for child residential homes

 A license issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be renewed annually upon payment of a renewal fee not to exceed One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), and upon filing by the licensee of an annual report upon such uniform dates and upon forms provided by the licensing agency, accompanied by a current certificate of inspection and approval by the fire department and the county health department specified in Section 43-16-11.   Any increase in the fee charged by the board under this section shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 41-3-65.   No governmental entity or agency shall be required to pay the fee or fees set forth in this section.
MS Code § 43-17-3 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 43 - Public Welfare|Chapter 17 - Temporary Assistance to Needy Families|§ 43-17-3. Definitions

 As used in this chapter:   "State Department" means the State Department of Human Services.   "County department" means the county department of human services and the county director of human services of each of the several counties in this state.   "Dependent child" means a needy child under the age of eighteen (18), who has been deprived of parental support or care by reason of the death, continued absence from the home, or physical or mental incapacity of a parent, or the unemployment of the parent who is the principal earner, and who is living with his caretaker relative, in a place of residence maintained by one or more of such relatives as his or their own home, or who is placed in foster care pursuant to an order of a court of competent jurisdiction.   "Caretaker relative" means a person who is providing care to a child qualified for and receiving assistance and who is the child's father, mother, grandfather, grandmother, brother, sister, uncle, aunt or any blood relative, including those of half-blood, and including first cousins or first cousins once removed, nephews, or nieces, and persons of preceding generations as denoted by the prefix of grand, great, or great-great, including great-great-great-grandparents, stepfather, stepmother, stepbrother and stepsister, persons who legally adopt a child or his parent, as well as the natural and other legally adopted children of such persons, and spouses of any persons named in the above groups. For the purposes of this chapter, all such relatives shall qualify as such whether the relationship be acquired by birth or adoption, and neither divorce nor death shall terminate any such relationship.   "Assistance" means payment, including vendor or "in kind" payment to a TANF recipient, with respect to a dependent child or children paid to caretaker relatives or to other approved persons, agencies, associations, corporations or institutions providing medical or foster care, maintenance, work or training programs as authorized by the federal Social Security Act, as amended, to strengthen family life through services to children, foster care for children, work programs and services aimed at restoring individuals to independence and self-support; administrative costs, physical examinations, day care or child care arrangements essential to work programs.   "Child's budget" means that mathematical computation used by county human service departments by which the Mississippi Standard of Need is compared to the income and resources of a family unit to determine the amount, if any, of assistance to which each family unit may be entitled, with full consideration given to the number of members in a family unit.
MS Code § 43-17-9 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 43 - Public Welfare|Chapter 17 - Temporary Assistance to Needy Families|§ 43-17-9. Duties of county departments

 The county departments shall:   Administer the provisions of this chapter relating to the TANF program in the respective counties subject to the rules and regulations prescribed by the state department pursuant to the provisions of this chapter;   Report to the state department at such times and in such manner and form as the state department may from time to time direct.
MS Code § 43-17-11 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 43 - Public Welfare|Chapter 17 - Temporary Assistance to Needy Families|§ 43-17-11. Application for assistance

 Application for TANF assistance under this chapter shall be made to the county department of the county in which the dependent child resides. The application shall be in writing or reduced to writing in the manner and upon the form prescribed by the state department. Such application shall be made by the person with whom the child is living and shall contain information as to the age and residence of the child and such other information as may be required by the rules and regulations of the state department. One (1) application may be made for several children of the same family if they reside with the same person.
MS Code § 43-17-13 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 43 - Public Welfare|Chapter 17 - Temporary Assistance to Needy Families|§ 43-17-13. Investigation of applications

 Whenever a county department receives a notification of the dependency of a child or an application for TANF assistance, an investigation and record shall promptly be made of the circumstances in order to ascertain the dependency of the child and the facts supporting the application and in order to obtain such other information as may be required by the rules of the state department.   The investigation may include a visit to the home of the child and/or the person with whom the child will live during the time TANF assistance is granted.
MS Code § 43-17-15 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 43 - Public Welfare|Chapter 17 - Temporary Assistance to Needy Families|§ 43-17-15. Granting of assistance

 Upon the completion of such investigation the county department shall decide whether the child is eligible for TANF assistance under the provisions of this chapter, and determine in accordance with the rules and regulations of the state department the amount of such assistance and the date on which such assistance shall begin. The county department shall notify the applicant of its decision.
MS Code § 43-17-17 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 43 - Public Welfare|Chapter 17 - Temporary Assistance to Needy Families|§ 43-17-17. Appeal to the State Department of Human Services

 If an application is not acted upon by the county department within a reasonable time, not to exceed thirty (30) days, after the filing of the application, or is denied in whole or in part, or if any award of TANF assistance is modified or cancelled under any provision of this chapter, the applicant or recipient may appeal to the state department in the manner and form prescribed by the state department. The state department shall, upon receipt of such an appeal, give the applicant or recipient reasonable notice and opportunity for a fair hearing. The state department may also, upon its own motion, review any decision of a county department, and may consider any application upon which a decision has not been made by the county department within a reasonable time. The state department may make such additional investigation as it may deem necessary, and shall make such decision as to the granting of TANF assistance and the amount of assistance to be granted as in its opinion is justified and in conformity with the provisions of this chapter. Applicants or recipients affected by such decisions of the state department shall, upon request, be given reasonable notice and opportunity for a fair hearing by the state department.   All decisions of the state department shall be final and shall be binding upon the county involved and shall be complied with by the county department.
MS Code § 43-17-19 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 43 - Public Welfare|Chapter 17 - Temporary Assistance to Needy Families|§ 43-17-19. Periodic reconsideration and changes in amount of assistance

 All TANF assistance grants made under this chapter shall be reconsidered by the county department as frequently as may be required by the rules of the state department. After such further investigation as the county department may deem necessary or the state department may require, the amount of TANF assistance may be changed or TANF assistance may be entirely withdrawn if the state or county department finds that the child's circumstances have altered sufficiently to warrant such action.
MS Code § 43-17-21 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 43 - Public Welfare|Chapter 17 - Temporary Assistance to Needy Families|§ 43-17-21. Removal to another county

 Any child qualified for and receiving TANF assistance pursuant to the provisions of this chapter in any county in this state who moves or is taken to another county in this state shall be entitled to receive TANF assistance in the county to which he has moved or is taken and the county department of the county from which he has moved shall transfer all necessary records relating to the child to the county department of the county to which he has moved.
MS Code § 43-17-23 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 43 - Public Welfare|Chapter 17 - Temporary Assistance to Needy Families|§ 43-17-23. Receipt and disposition of federal and other funds and manner of disbursing same

 Federal and other funds shall be received, disposed of and disbursed in the same manner as is provided for the handling of funds as is provided in Sections 43-9-33 through 43-9-37.
MS Code § 43-17-25 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 43 - Public Welfare|Chapter 17 - Temporary Assistance to Needy Families|§ 43-17-25. Fraudulent acts; penalties

 Whoever obtains, or attempts to obtain, or aids or abets any child to obtain by means of a willfully false statement or representation, or by impersonation or other fraudulent device:    TANF assistance to which the child is not entitled; or   TANF assistance greater than that to which he is justly entitled, shall be subject to the criminal penalties prescribed in Section 97-19-71; or shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than Twenty-five Hundred Dollars ($2500.00) or be imprisoned for not more than twelve (12) months, or both, in the discretion of the court.
MS Code § 43-17-33 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 43 - Public Welfare|Chapter 17 - Temporary Assistance to Needy Families|§ 43-17-33. Entrepreneurial development; funding

 The Department of Human Services shall seek federal funds for entrepreneurial development so that recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits can create jobs and provide incentives for TANF recipients in their efforts to attain self-sufficiency and independence. The TANF Implementation Council shall identify opportunities for entrepreneurial development for TANF recipients. In carrying out this program, the department shall work in conjunction with public, community and private sector entities including businesses, banks, and other institutions to develop strategies that provide training, technical assistance, planning, and research to TANF recipients in their efforts to own their own businesses. The TANF recipient must be enrolled in an allowable work activity to be considered for eligibility for the funds under this section.
MS Code § 43-18-3 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 43 - Public Welfare|Chapter 18 - Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children|§ 43-18-3. "Appropriate public authorities" defined; powers of county departments of public welfare

 The "appropriate public authorities" as used in Article III of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children shall, with reference to this state, mean the state department of public welfare. Any county department of public welfare, likewise, when directed by the commissioner of the state department of public welfare shall be authorized to receive and act with reference to notices required by said Article III.
MS Code § 43-18-5 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 43 - Public Welfare|Chapter 18 - Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children|§ 43-18-5. "Appropriate authority in the receiving state" defined

 As used in paragraph (a) of Article V of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, the phrase "appropriate authority in the receiving state" with reference to this state shall mean the state department of public welfare or, with the approval of the commissioner of the state department of public welfare, any county department of public welfare.
MS Code § 43-18-7 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 43 - Public Welfare|Chapter 18 - Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children|§ 43-18-7. "Executive head" defined; appointment of compact administrator

 As used in Article VII of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, the term "executive head" means the governor of the State of Mississippi. The Governor of the State of Mississippi is hereby authorized to appoint a compact administrator in accordance with the terms of said Article VII.
MS Code § 43-18-9 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 43 - Public Welfare|Chapter 18 - Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children|§ 43-18-9. Financial responsibility for placed children

 Financial responsibility for any child placed pursuant to the provisions of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of Article V thereof in the first instance. However, in the event of partial or complete default of performance thereunder, the provisions of any other state laws fixing responsibility for the support of children also may be invoked.
MS Code § 43-18-11 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 43 - Public Welfare|Chapter 18 - Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children|§ 43-18-11. Agreements for performance of services

 The officers and agencies of this state and its subdivisions having authority to place children are hereby empowered to enter into agreements with appropriate officers or agencies of or in other party states pursuant to paragraph (b) of Article V of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children. Any such agreement which contains a financial commitment or imposes a financial obligation on this state, or subdivision or agency thereof, shall not be binding unless it has the approval in writing of the state department or agency with funds for that purpose or with the approval of the county department or agency with funds for that purpose.
MS Code § 43-18-13 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 43 - Public Welfare|Chapter 18 - Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children|§ 43-18-13. Compliance with requirements for visitation, inspection or supervision of children, homes and the like in another party state

 Any requirements for visitation, inspection or supervision of children, homes, institutions or other agencies in another party state which may apply under any statutes or court decisions of this state shall be deemed to be met if performed pursuant to an agreement entered into by appropriate officers or agencies of this state or a subdivision thereof as contemplated by paragraph (b) of Article V of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children.
MS Code § 43-18-15 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 43 - Public Welfare|Chapter 18 - Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children|§ 43-18-15. Statutory provisions restricting out-of-state placement of children not applicable to placements under compact

 The provisions of state laws restricting out-of-state placement of children shall not apply to placements made pursuant to the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children.
MS Code § 43-18-17 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 43 - Public Welfare|Chapter 18 - Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children|§ 43-18-17. Placement by courts of delinquent children

 Any court having jurisdiction to place delinquent children may place such a child in an institution of or in another state pursuant to Article VI of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children and shall retain jurisdiction as provided in Article V thereof.
MS Code § 43-28-1 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 43 - Public Welfare|Chapter 28 - Mississippi Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act|§ 43-28-1. Short title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Mississippi Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act."
MS Code § 43-28-3 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 43 - Public Welfare|Chapter 28 - Mississippi Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act|§ 43-28-3. Legislative intent

 It is the intent of the Legislature to establish a qualified Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program in this state which will encourage and assist the saving of private funds in tax-exempt accounts in order to pay for the qualified disability expenses of eligible individuals with disabilities. The Legislature intends that the qualified ABLE Program be implemented in a manner that is consistent with federal law authorizing the program and that maximizes program efficiency and effectiveness.
MS Code § 43-28-5 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 43 - Public Welfare|Chapter 28 - Mississippi Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act|§ 43-28-5. Definitions

 As used in this chapter the following words and phrases have the meanings ascribed in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:   "Mississippi ABLE account" means an account established and maintained under the Mississippi ABLE Program or entered into through a participation agreement with another state that has contracted with the Mississippi ABLE Board, or a consortium of states that have agreed to provide ABLE accounts to the residents of participating states.   "Board" or "board of directors" means the Mississippi ABLE Board of Directors.   "Contracting state" or "consortium" means a state or group of states that have entered into a contract with the Mississippi ABLE Board or a multistate Compact with the ABLE Boards of several states to provide residents of Mississippi or, in the case of a consortium, residents of participating states with access to a qualified ABLE Program.   "Designated beneficiary" means the eligible individual who established an ABLE account or the eligible individual to whom an ABLE account was transferred.   "Eligible individual" has the same meaning as provided in Section 529A of the Internal Revenue Code.   "Mississippi ABLE Program" means the qualified ABLE Program established and maintained under this section by the Mississippi ABLE Board, and administered through the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services.   "Internal Revenue Code" means the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.   "Participation agreement" means the agreement between the Mississippi ABLE Board, and a participant in the Mississippi ABLE Program.   "Qualified ABLE Program" means the program authorized under Section 529A of the Internal Revenue Code which may be established by a state or agency, or instrumentality thereof, to allow a person to make contributions for a taxable year to an ABLE account established for the purpose of meeting the qualified disability expenses of the designated beneficiary of the ABLE account.   "Qualified disability expense" has the same meaning as provided in Section 529A of the Internal Revenue Code.   "Section 529A of the Internal Revenue Code" or "Section 529A" means 26 USCS Section 529A.