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IN Code § 12-17.2-6-14.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-14.1. Safe Sleeping Practices; Violations; Penalties

Sec. 14.1. (a) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall:(1) complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) concerning safe sleeping practices; and(2) ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.(b) If an operator of a child care ministry violates subsection (a), the division may do the following with respect to each violation determined during an inspection of the child care ministry:(1) On the first inspection during which a violation is determined during a registration period, issue a formal warning letter stating the division's intent to take administrative action and impose a civil penalty for any future violation.(2) On the second inspection during which a violation is determined during a registration period, impose a civil penalty of fifty dollars ($50) for each violation determined during the inspection.(3) On the third inspection during which a violation is determined during a registration period, impose a civil penalty of seventy-five dollars ($75) for each violation determined during the inspection.(4) On the fourth inspection during which a violation is determined during a registration period:(A) suspend the child care ministry's registration for not more than six (6) months; and(B) impose a civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) for each violation determined during the inspection.(5) On the fifth inspection during which a violation is determined during a registration period:(A) suspend or revoke the child care ministry's registration for one (1) year; and(B) impose a civil penalty of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for each violation determined during the inspection.(c) The division shall send to the operator of a child care ministry written notice:(1) of an action taken under subsection (b), specifying the reason for the action and amount of any monetary civil penalty; and(2) that failure to pay any monetary civil penalty may result in revocation of the child care ministry's registration for not more than two (2) years.(d) The division shall deposit all civil penalties collected under this section in the division of family resources child care fund established by IC 12-17.2-2-3.(e) In addition to the actions described in subsection (b), the division may seek further disciplinary action provided for under this article, as determined by the director.As added by P.L.53-2018, SEC.11.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-15. Unscheduled Visits by Parents and Guardians

Sec. 15. Unscheduled visits by a custodial parent or guardian of a child shall be permitted at any time a child care ministry is in operation.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-16. Application Denial; Causes

Sec. 16. (a) The following constitute sufficient grounds for denial of an application for registration under this chapter:(1) A determination by the department of child services of child abuse or neglect (as defined in IC 31-9-2-14) by:(A) the applicant;(B) an employee of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care ministry during operating hours of the child care ministry; or(C) a volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care ministry during operating hours of the child care ministry.(2) A criminal conviction of the applicant, or an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care ministry during operating hours of the child care ministry, of any of the following:(A) A felony:(i) related to the health or safety of a child;(ii) that is a sex offense (as defined in IC 11-8-8-5.2);(iii) that is a dangerous felony; or(iv) that is not a felony otherwise described in items (i) through (iii), and less than ten (10) years have elapsed from the date the person was discharged from probation, imprisonment, or parole, whichever discharge date is latest.(B) A misdemeanor related to the health or safety of a child.(C) A misdemeanor for operating a child care ministry without a registration under this chapter, or a substantially similar offense in another jurisdiction if the offense is directly or indirectly related to jeopardizing the health or safety of a child.(D) A misdemeanor for operating a child care center without a license under IC 12-17.2-4-35, or a substantially similar offense in another jurisdiction if the offense is directly or indirectly related to jeopardizing the health or safety of a child.(E) A misdemeanor for operating a child care home without a license under IC 12-17.2-5-35, or a substantially similar offense in another jurisdiction if the offense is directly or indirectly related to jeopardizing the health or safety of a child.(3) A determination by the division that the applicant made false statements in the applicant's application for registration.(4) A determination by the division that the applicant made false statements in the records required by the division.(5) A determination by the division that the applicant previously operated a:(A) child care ministry without a registration under this chapter;(B) child care center without a license under IC 12-17.2-4; or(C) child care home without a license under IC 12-17.2-5.(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a)(2), if:(1) a registration application is denied due to a criminal conviction of an employee or a volunteer of the applicant; and(2) the division determines that the employee or volunteer has been dismissed by the applicant;the criminal conviction of the former employee or former volunteer does not require denial of the registration application.As added by P.L.53-2018, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.121-2020, SEC.11.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-17. Notice of Application Denial; Hearing

Sec. 17. (a) The division shall deny registration under this chapter if an applicant fails to meet the requirements for registration.(b) The division shall provide the applicant with written notice, sent by electronic mail to the electronic mail address provided by the applicant in the application, that the application has been denied. The division shall include in the notice the reasons for the denial and a request that the applicant confirm receipt of the notice by electronic mail sent to an electronic mail address specified in the notice. If the applicant does not confirm receipt of the notice by electronic mail not later than three (3) working days after the division sends the notice, the division shall provide the notice to the applicant by certified mail or personal service.(c) An administrative hearing concerning the denial of a registration must be provided upon written request by the applicant. The request must be made not more than thirty (30) calendar days after:(1) the applicant confirms receipt of the notice sent by electronic mail under subsection (b); or(2) the division:(A) mails the notice to the applicant; or(B) provides the notice to the applicant by personal service;under subsection (b).(d) The administrative hearing must be scheduled not more than sixty (60) calendar days after the division receives the written request.(e) The administrative hearing must be held in accordance with IC 4-21.5-3.(f) The division shall issue a decision not more than sixty (60) calendar days after the conclusion of the hearing.As added by P.L.53-2018, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.183-2021, SEC.11.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-18. Incomplete Application

Sec. 18. The division may not act on an incomplete application for registration under this chapter. The division shall return an incomplete registration application with a notation as to omissions. The return of an incomplete registration application is without prejudice.As added by P.L.53-2018, SEC.14.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-20. Emergency or Temporary Order Requiring Cessation of Operation

Sec. 20. (a) The division shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish a list of violations of this article that would pose an immediate threat to the life or well-being of a child in the care of a child care ministry.(b) If an employee or agent of the division determines that a violation described in subsection (a) exists, the division shall:(1) issue an emergency or other temporary order under IC 4-21.5-4 requiring the operator to immediately cease operation of the child care ministry; and(2) contact the parent or guardian of each child enrolled in the child care ministry to inform the parent or guardian:(A) that the division has issued an order to require the operator to cease operation of the child care ministry; and(B) of the reason for the order to cease operation;pending the outcome of proceedings conducted under sections 22 through 25 of this chapter.(c) An emergency or other temporary order issued by an employee or agent of the division must be approved by the director.(d) An approval under subsection (c) may be communicated orally to the employee or agent issuing the order. However, the division shall maintain a written record of the approval.As added by P.L.53-2018, SEC.16.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-21. Enforcement Actions

Sec. 21. (a) The operator of a child care ministry:(1) shall operate the child care ministry in compliance with the rules established under this article; and(2) is subject to the disciplinary actions under subsection (b) if the division finds that the operator of the child care ministry has violated this article.(b) If the division finds that the operator of a child care ministry has committed a violation described in subsection (a), the division may, after complying with the procedural provisions of sections 22 through 25 of this chapter:(1) suspend the child care ministry's registration for not more than six (6) months; or(2) revoke the child care ministry's registration.As added by P.L.53-2018, SEC.17.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-22. Notice of Enforcement Action

Sec. 22. (a) Except as provided in section 20 of this chapter, the division shall give the operator of a child care ministry thirty (30) calendar days written notice of an enforcement action. The division shall send the notice by electronic mail to the electronic mail address provided in the child care ministry's application for the license, and include in the notice a request that the child care ministry confirm receipt of the notice by electronic mail sent to an electronic mail address specified in the notice. If the child care ministry does not confirm receipt of the notice by electronic mail not later than three (3) working days after the division sends the notice, the division shall provide the notice to the child care ministry by certified mail or personal service.(b) The operator of the child care ministry must also be provided with the opportunity for an informal meeting with the division. The operator of the child care ministry must request the informal meeting not more than ten (10) working days after:(1) the child care ministry confirms receipt of the notice sent by electronic mail under subsection (a); or(2) the division:(A) mails the notice to the child care ministry; or(B) provides the notice to the child care ministry by personal service;under subsection (a).As added by P.L.53-2018, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.183-2021, SEC.12.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-23. Hearing

Sec. 23. (a) An administrative hearing concerning the decision of the division to impose a sanction under this chapter must be provided upon a written request by the child care ministry. The request must be made not more than thirty (30) calendar days after the child care ministry receives notice under section 20 or 22 of this chapter. The written request must be made separately from an informal meeting request made under section 22 of this chapter.(b) An administrative hearing requested under subsection (a) must be held not more than sixty (60) calendar days after the division receives the written request.As added by P.L.53-2018, SEC.19.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-24. Hearing Procedure

Sec. 24. A hearing requested under section 23 of this chapter must be held in accordance with IC 4-21.5-3.As added by P.L.53-2018, SEC.20.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-25 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-25. Issuance of Enforcement Decision

Sec. 25. The division shall issue a decision not more than sixty (60) calendar days after the conclusion of a hearing held under section 23 of this chapter.As added by P.L.53-2018, SEC.21.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-26 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-26. Suspension of Registration; Cessation of Operation

Sec. 26. If the registration of a child care ministry under this chapter is suspended, the child care ministry shall cease operation and may not display the registration.As added by P.L.53-2018, SEC.22.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-27 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-27. Reinstatement of Suspended Registration; Corrective Action

Sec. 27. To reinstate a suspended registration under this chapter the following must occur:(1) The operator of the child care ministry must, not more than thirty (30) days after receiving the notice of the suspension under section 22 of this chapter, submit a plan of corrective action to the division for approval.(2) The plan of corrective action must outline the steps and timetable for immediate correction of the violations that caused the division to suspend the registration.(3) The plan of corrective action must be approved by the division.As added by P.L.53-2018, SEC.23.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-28 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-28. Actions Following Suspension of Registration

Sec. 28. Following the suspension of a registration under this chapter, the division shall do one (1) of the following:(1) Reinstate the registration for the term of the original registration.(2) Revoke the registration.(3) Issue a new registration.(4) Deny a reapplication for registration.As added by P.L.53-2018, SEC.24.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-29 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-29. Revocation of Registration; Cessation of Operation

Sec. 29. If the registration of a child care ministry under this chapter is revoked, the child care ministry shall cease operation.As added by P.L.53-2018, SEC.25.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-30 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-30. Notice of Suspension or Revocation

Sec. 30. (a) After the registration of a child care ministry under this chapter is revoked or suspended, the division shall:(1) publish notice under IC 5-3-1; and(2) send written notice to each person responsible for a child in care;of the revocation or suspension.(b) The written notice sent under subsection (a) must:(1) be sent to the last known address of the person responsible for the child in care; and(2) state that the registration of the child care ministry has been revoked or suspended.As added by P.L.53-2018, SEC.26.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-31 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-31. Judicial Review

Sec. 31. A final decision of the division made after a hearing under this chapter is subject to judicial review under IC 4-21.5-5.As added by P.L.53-2018, SEC.27.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-32 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-32. Class B Misdemeanor

Sec. 32. A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.As added by P.L.53-2018, SEC.28.
IN Code § 12-17.2-7.2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 7.2. Prekindergarten Pilot Program|12-17.2-7.2-1. "Eligible Child"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "eligible child" refers to an individual who:(1) is at least four (4) years of age and less than five (5) years of age on August 1 of the state fiscal year for which a grant is sought under the prekindergarten pilot program;(2) is a resident of Indiana or otherwise has legal settlement in Indiana, as determined under IC 20-26-11;(3) is a member of a household with an annual income that does not exceed one hundred twenty-seven percent (127%) of the federal poverty level;(4) receives qualified early education services from an eligible provider, as determined by the office;(5) has a parent or guardian who participates in a parental engagement and involvement component provided by the eligible provider;(6) has a parent or guardian who agrees to ensure that the child meets the attendance requirements determined by the office; and(7) meets the requirements under section 7.2(a) and 7.2(c) of this chapter.As added by P.L.202-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.184-2017, SEC.13; P.L.268-2019, SEC.1.
IN Code § 12-17.2-7.2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 7.2. Prekindergarten Pilot Program|12-17.2-7.2-2. "Eligible Provider"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "eligible provider" refers to a provider that satisfies the following conditions:(1) The provider is:(A) a:(i) public school, including a charter school;(ii) child care center licensed under IC 12-17.2-4;(iii) child care home licensed under IC 12-17.2-5; or(iv) child care ministry registered under IC 12-17.2-6;that meets the standards of quality recognized by a Level 3 or Level 4 paths to QUALITY program rating;(B) a school that is accredited by the state board of education or a national or regional accreditation agency that is recognized by the state board of education; or(C) a school that is accredited to provide qualified early education services by an accrediting agency approved by the office of the secretary.(2) The provider:(A) provides qualified early education services to eligible and limited eligibility children; and(B) complies with the agreement with the office concerning the delivery of qualified education services and the use of a grant provided under this chapter.As added by P.L.202-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.169-2016, SEC.1; P.L.184-2017, SEC.14; P.L.268-2019, SEC.2.
IN Code § 12-17.2-7.2-2.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 7.2. Prekindergarten Pilot Program|12-17.2-7.2-2.1. "Extended Enrollment Period"

Sec. 2.1. As used in this chapter, "extended enrollment period" refers to the period set forth by the office beginning not later than June 1 of each calendar year.As added by P.L.268-2019, SEC.3.
IN Code § 12-17.2-7.2-2.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 7.2. Prekindergarten Pilot Program|12-17.2-7.2-2.5. "Limited Eligibility Child"

Sec. 2.5. As used in this chapter, "limited eligibility child" refers to an individual who:(1) is at least four (4) years of age and less than five (5) years of age on August 1 of the state fiscal year for which a grant is sought under the prekindergarten pilot program;(2) is a resident of Indiana or otherwise has legal settlement in Indiana, as determined under IC 20-26-11;(3) receives qualified early education services from an eligible provider, as determined by the office;(4) has a parent or guardian who agrees to ensure that the child meets the attendance requirements determined by the office;(5) has a parent or guardian who participates in a parental engagement and involvement component provided by the eligible provider;(6) is a member of a household with an annual income that does not exceed one hundred eighty-five percent (185%) of the federal poverty level;(7) meets the requirements of section 7.2(b) and 7.2(c) of this chapter; and(8) is not an eligible child.As added by P.L.268-2019, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-17.2-7.2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 7.2. Prekindergarten Pilot Program|12-17.2-7.2-3. "Office"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "office" means the office of the secretary of family and social services.As added by P.L.202-2014, SEC.2.
IN Code § 12-17.2-7.2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 7.2. Prekindergarten Pilot Program|12-17.2-7.2-4. "Paths to Quality Program"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "paths to QUALITY program" has the meaning set forth in IC 12-17.2-2-14.2(b).As added by P.L.202-2014, SEC.2.
IN Code § 12-17.2-7.2-4.7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 7.2. Prekindergarten Pilot Program|12-17.2-7.2-4.7. "Pilot Fund"

Sec. 4.7. As used in this chapter, "pilot fund" refers to the prekindergarten pilot program fund established by section 13.5 of this chapter.As added by P.L.184-2017, SEC.15.
IN Code § 12-17.2-7.2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 7.2. Prekindergarten Pilot Program|12-17.2-7.2-5. "Prekindergarten Pilot Program"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "prekindergarten pilot program" refers to the prekindergarten pilot program established under section 7 of this chapter.As added by P.L.202-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.184-2017, SEC.16.
IN Code § 12-17.2-7.2-5.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 7.2. Prekindergarten Pilot Program|12-17.2-7.2-5.5. "Potential Eligible Provider or Existing Eligible Provider"

Sec. 5.5. As used in this chapter, "potential eligible provider or existing eligible provider" refers to an entity that qualifies as a potential eligible provider or existing eligible provider under section 7.4(a) of this chapter.As added by P.L.184-2017, SEC.17.
IN Code § 12-17.2-7.2-5.7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 7.2. Prekindergarten Pilot Program|12-17.2-7.2-5.7. "Priority Enrollment Period"

Sec. 5.7. As used in this chapter, "priority enrollment period" refers to the period set forth by the office beginning not later than April 1 of each calendar year, except for calendar year 2021, during which the priority enrollment period may begin later than April 1, 2021.As added by P.L.268-2019, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.216-2021, SEC.4.