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31 DE Code § 2311. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 23. Aid to Persons Who Are Blind|§ 2311. Periodic reconsideration and changes in amount of assistance.

§ 2311. Periodic reconsideration and changes in amount of assistance. All assistance grants made under this chapter shall be reconsidered by the Commission as frequently as may be required by its rules. After such further investigation, the amount of assistance may be changed or assistance may be entirely withdrawn if the Commission finds that the recipient's circumstances have altered sufficiently to warrant such action. 45 Del. Laws, c. 83, §  12;  31 Del. C. 1953, §  2311;
31 DE Code § 2312. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 23. Aid to Persons Who Are Blind|§ 2312. Reexamination as to eyesight.

§ 2312. Reexamination as to eyesight. A recipient shall submit to a reexamination as to the recipient's eyesight when required to do so by the Commission and shall also furnish any information required by its rules and regulations. 45 Del. Laws, c. 83, §  13;  31 Del. C. 1953, §  2312;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
31 DE Code § 2313. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 23. Aid to Persons Who Are Blind|§ 2313. Supplementary services.

§ 2313. Supplementary services. Supplementary services may be provided by the Commission to any applicant or recipient who is in need of treatment either to prevent blindness or to restore the applicant's or recipient's eyesight whether or not the applicant or recipient is blind if the applicant or recipient is otherwise qualified for assistance under this chapter. The supplementary services may include necessary traveling and other expenses to receive treatment from a hospital, clinic, ophthalmologist or physician skilled in diseases of the eye, designated by the Commission. In cases of total blindness even where the maximum amount of assistance of $60 per month is allowed, the Commission may provide additional sums for medical and nursing care where the income of the recipient from all sources, together with such help as that recipient's family is able to render, is insufficient to provide reasonable subsistence and medical and nursing care compatible with decency and health. 45 Del. Laws, c. 83, §§  14, 15;  46 Del. Laws, c. 288, §  4;  31 Del. C. 1953, §  2313;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
31 DE Code § 2314. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 23. Aid to Persons Who Are Blind|§ 2314. Recipient not deemed a pauper.

§ 2314. Recipient not deemed a pauper. No person who is blind shall be deemed a pauper by reason of receiving relief under this chapter. 45 Del. Laws, c. 83, §  15;  31 Del. C. 1953, §  2314;  78 Del. Laws, c. 179, §  358;
31 DE Code § 2315. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 23. Aid to Persons Who Are Blind|§ 2315. Duty of recipient to report property or income; actions by the Commission to recover assistance in excess of need.

§ 2315. Duty of recipient to report property or income; actions by the Commission to recover assistance in excess of need. If at any time during the period of assistance the recipient thereof becomes possessed of any property or income in excess of the amount stated in the application provided for in § 2304 of this title, the recipient shall immediately notify the Commission of the receipt or possession of such property or income and the Commission may, after investigation, either cancel the assistance or alter the amount thereof in accordance with the circumstances. Any assistance paid after the recipient has come into possession of such property or income and in excess of the recipient's need shall be recoverable by the Commission as a debt due it. Such action for the recovery of assistance shall not be abated by the death of the recipient. 45 Del. Laws, c. 83, §  16;  31 Del. C. 1953, §  2315;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
31 DE Code § 2316. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 23. Aid to Persons Who Are Blind|§ 2316. Federal financial participation.

§ 2316. Federal financial participation. The State Treasurer shall receive all money paid to the State by the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States on account of assistance provided under this chapter and make payments from such moneys and moneys appropriated under this chapter in accordance with this chapter and the United States Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. § 301 et seq.]. 45 Del. Laws, c. 83, §  18;  31 Del. C. 1953, §  2316;  49 Del. Laws, c. 220, §  32;
31 DE Code § 2317. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 23. Aid to Persons Who Are Blind|§ 2317. Penalties for fraud.

§ 2317. Penalties for fraud. Whoever knowingly obtains, or attempts to obtain, or aids or abets any person to obtain by means of a wilfully false statement or representation or by impersonation, or other fraudulent device, assistance to which the person is not entitled or assistance greater than that to which the person is justly entitled, or whoever aids or abets in buying or in any way disposing of the property, either personal or real, of a recipient of assistance without the consent of the Commission shall be fined not more than $500, or imprisoned not more than 6 months, or both. In assessing the penalty the court shall take into consideration, among other factors, the amount of money fraudulently received. 45 Del. Laws, c. 83, §  19;  31 Del. C. 1953, §  2317;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
31 DE Code § 2318. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 23. Aid to Persons Who Are Blind|§ 2318. Effect of change of law on assistance granted.

§ 2318. Effect of change of law on assistance granted. All assistance granted under this chapter shall be deemed to be granted and to be held subject to the provisions of any amending or repealing act that may hereafter be passed and no recipient shall have any claim for compensation or consideration because of the recipient's assistance being affected in any way by any amending or repealing act. 45 Del. Laws, c. 83, §  20;  31 Del. C. 1953, §  2318;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
31 DE Code § 2501. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 25. State Board of Education; Duties in Regard to Persons Who Are Blind|§ 2501. Jurisdiction of State Board of Education.

§ 2501. Jurisdiction of State Board of Education. The State Board of Education may provide for the suitable care, maintenance and instruction of babies who are blind of the State and children who are blind and too young or otherwise unable to enter schools for persons who are blind. 41 Del. Laws, c. 30, §  1;  31 Del. C. 1953, §  2501;  78 Del. Laws, c. 179, §§  360, 361;
31 DE Code § 2502. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 25. State Board of Education; Duties in Regard to Persons Who Are Blind|§ 2502. Power to contract with institutions to provide maintenance and instruction.

§ 2502. Power to contract with institutions to provide maintenance and instruction. For the purpose of providing the care, maintenance and instruction referred to in § 2501 of this title the Board of Education may contract with any institution having or furnishing facilities for such care, maintenance and instruction in this or any other state at a contract price and to pay transportation to and from the institution. The contract shall be made by and with the written consent of the parents or the surviving parent of any such child who is blind, or other relatives, or guardians, if such parents are both dead, or with the Department of Public Welfare, if there are no parents or other relatives. 41 Del. Laws, c. 30, §  2;  31 Del. C. 1953, §  2502;  78 Del. Laws, c. 179, §  362;
31 DE Code § 2503. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 25. State Board of Education; Duties in Regard to Persons Who Are Blind|§ 2503. Age limitation in contracts; power of Board to cancel contract and remove children.

§ 2503. Age limitation in contracts; power of Board to cancel contract and remove children. A contract under this chapter shall continue in force and the care, maintenance and education provided therein shall continue until such child who is blind attains the age of 8 years. The State Board of Education may, however, cancel such contract and remove such child who is blind from the institution or school if, in its judgment, such child who is blind does not improve in such a way as to warrant its continuing in the same, or extend the time if the progress of the child requires a longer stay. 41 Del. Laws, c. 30, §  3;  31 Del. C. 1953, §  2503;  78 Del. Laws, c. 179, §  363;
31 DE Code § 2701. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 27. Facilities and Services for Children and Youth|§ 2701. Purposes.

§ 2701. Purposes. The purposes of the Department of Health and Social Services shall be to:  (1) Study and evaluate existing facilities and services for children and youth in this State; (2) Determine unmet needs in services and facilities for children and youth in this State; (3) Formulate plans and courses of action covering the unmet needs of children and youth; (4) Make recommendations to the Governor, to the General Assembly and to governmental and voluntary agencies, organizations and institutions, on all matters affecting children and youth; and (5) Study the findings and recommendations of the Mid-Century White House Conference on Children and Youth, and of the Delaware Committee thereof, and subsequent conferences, to stimulate interest in those findings and recommendations and to promote and encourage appropriate follow-up action on the part of governmental and voluntary agencies, organizations and institutions at state and local levels.48 Del. Laws, c. 275, §  2;  31 Del. C. 1953, §  2706;
31 DE Code § 2702. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 27. Facilities and Services for Children and Youth|§ 2702. Assistance from other organizations.

§ 2702. Assistance from other organizations. (a) The Department of Health and Social Services may call on appropriate agencies, departments and institutions of the State and other political subdivisions to provide it with advice, information, consultation and assistance. (b) The Department of Health and Social Services may call on appropriate voluntary agencies and organizations for advice, information, consultation and assistance. 48 Del. Laws, c. 275, §§  9, 10;  31 Del. C. 1953, §  2707;  57 Del. Laws, c. 591, §  43;
31 DE Code § 2703. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 27. Facilities and Services for Children and Youth|§ 2703. Powers.

§ 2703. Powers. (a) The Department of Health and Social Services may do whatever is necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (b) The Department of Health and Social Services may receive funds from any source whatsoever and may expend such funds in accordance with law. (c) The Department of Health and Social Services, in addition to its other powers and duties, may conduct studies directly or indirectly affecting children and youth, including their physical and mental health and well-being, and may determine what action is needed to combat physical and mental disabilities generally. 31 Del. C. 1953, §  2708;  54 Del. Laws, c. 287;  57 Del. Laws, c. 591, §  43;
31 DE Code § 3001. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 30. State Human Relations Commission|§ 3001. State Human Relations Commission composition; vacancies; compensation; removal; quorum.

§ 3001. State Human Relations Commission composition; vacancies; compensation; removal; quorum. (a) The State Human Relations Commission consists of 18 members, all of whom are appointed by the Governor and, collectively, meet all of the following criteria:  (1) Broadly represent the various racial and cultural groups of this State. (2) All reasonable efforts must be made to ensure that each county is represented by at least 5 members. (b) Commission appointments are for 4-year terms. The Governor may appoint a member for a term of less than 4 years to ensure that no more than 5 members' terms expire in 1 year. (c) A Commission member serves without compensation but is reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses, except that a member designated by the Chair to serve on hearing panels is compensated the sum of $50 per day,up to a maximum of $1,500 in a calendar year, for each day spent attending a hearing. (d) A Commission member may be removed at any time for gross inefficiency, neglect of duty, malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance in office. (1) A member is deemed in neglect of duty if the member, without good cause, is absent from 3 consecutive meetings or attends less than 50% of meetings in a calendar year. (2) A member deemed in neglect of duty is considered to have resigned. The Commission Chair shall immediately notify the Governor of the resignation. (e) The Commission shall adopt bylaws that provide for operating procedures, such as election of officers, appointment of committees, conducting of meetings, and other matters that promote the Commission's efficient operation. (f) A majority of appointed members must be present at a meeting in order to have a quorum and conduct official business. 31 Del. C. 1953, §  3001;  53 Del. Laws, c. 261, §  1;  65 Del. Laws, c. 377, §§  7, 8;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 356, §§  3, 4;  81 Del. Laws, c. 171, § 1;
31 DE Code § 3002. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 30. State Human Relations Commission|§ 3002. Chair and executive committee; meetings.

§ 3002. Chair and executive committee; meetings. (a) The Commission shall elect a Chair from among the members of the Commission. (b) An executive committee of the Commission consists of 7 members. The Commission Chair shall serve as Chair of the executive committee. The Chair may appoint the remaining 6 executive committee members after consultation with the Commission regarding which members to appoint. (c) The executive committee or Commission shall meet at least once a month. 31 Del. C. 1953, §  3002;  53 Del. Laws, c. 261, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §§  181 Del Laws, c 171,  2;  81 Del. Laws, c. 171, § 2;
31 DE Code § 3003. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 30. State Human Relations Commission|§ 3003. Responsibilities.

§ 3003. Responsibilities. The Commission is responsible for carrying out public information and education programs, preparing reports and recommendations, and making surveys and studies necessary for the performance of its duties under this chapter. The Commission may delegate 1 or more of its responsibilities under this section to the Division of Human Relations, but the delegation must specifically state the responsibility the Division must undertake. 31 Del. C. 1953, §  3003;  ;  57 Del. Laws, c. 679, §  1;  ;  75 Del. Laws, c. 356, §  5;  81 Del. Laws, c. 171, §  3;  81 Del. Laws, c. 171, § 3;
31 DE Code § 3004. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 30. State Human Relations Commission|§ 3004. Powers and duties.

§ 3004. Powers and duties. The Commission shall cooperate with the Governor, the General Assembly, public agencies, officials, firms, corporations, civic groups, and individuals in promoting amicable relationships among the various racial and cultural groups within the State. To this end the Commission may do any of the following:  (1) Act as conciliator in matters involving members of groups protected under the laws enforced by the Commission. The provisions of the Freedom of Information Act in Chapter 100 of Title 29 do not apply to meetings that involve conciliation or mediation. (2) Complete investigations, surveys, and studies as are pertinent to the performance of its duties. (3) Make recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly concerning needed legislation. (4) Perform duties assigned to the Commission under Chapter 45 and 46 of Title 6.31 Del. C. 1953, §  3004;  53 Del. Laws, c. 261, §  1;  62 Del. Laws, c. 122, §  1;  62 Del. Laws, c. 330, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 356, §  6;  81 Del. Laws, c. 171, § 5;
31 DE Code § 3005. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 30. State Human Relations Commission|§ 3005. Special Administration Fund.

§ 3005. Special Administration Fund. (a) Creation. — A special fund in the State Treasury, to be known as the Special Administration Fund of the Human Relations Commission and referred to as “the Fund” throughout this section, consists of:  (1) All civil penalties assessed and collected under Chapter 45 or 46 of Title 6. (2) Costs, attorneys' fees, and expenses awarded to the Commission under Chapter 45 or 46 of Title 6. (3) All Community Development Block Grant moneys designated for the administration and enforcement of Chapter 46 of Title 6. (4) All other moneys specifically designated for the Fund. (5) All interest on or profits earned by the Fund. (b) Administration. — (1) All moneys collected under this section must be deposited or paid into the Fund, are continuously available to the Commission for expenditure in accordance with this section, do not lapse at any time, and may not be transferred to any other fund, except as provided in subsection (d) of this section. All moneys in the Fund must be prudently invested to the credit of the Fund, administered and disbursed in the same manner as is provided by law for other special funds in the State Treasury, and maintained in a separate ledger account on the books of the Secretary of Finance. (2) All moneys in the Fund which are received from the federal government, or any of its agencies, or appropriated by this State for purposes described in this chapter or Chapters 45 or 46 of Title 6, may be expended solely for the proper and efficient administration of this chapter. (3) The State Treasurer is the custodian of and liable on the State Treasurer's official bond for the faithful performance of duties in connection with the Fund. Such liability on the official bond exists in addition to the liability on any separate bond which the State Treasurer may give. All sums recovered on any such official bond for losses sustained by the Fund must be deposited in the Fund. (c) Use. — The Commission may use moneys in the Fund for any of the following purposes:  (1) The payment of litigation expenses, costs, and attorneys' fees in connection with the enforcement provisions of Chapters 45 and 46 of Title 6. (2) The payment of the expenses of investigations conducted under Chapters 45 and 46 of Title 6, and this chapter. (3) The payment of studies and surveys conducted under this chapter. (d) Transfer. — If the Commission determines that the money in the Fund is more than adequate to pay for all foreseeable needs for which this Fund is created, it may authorize the transfer money from the Fund to the General Fund in an amount the Commission deems proper. 68 Del. Laws, c. 311, §  2;  ;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  ;  70 Del. Laws, c. 350, §§  2, 3;  81 Del. Laws, c. 171, §  7;  81 Del. Laws, c. 171, § 7;
31 DE Code § 3006. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 30. State Human Relations Commission|§ 3006. Subpoenas; compelling testimony.

§ 3006. Subpoenas; compelling testimony. (a) The Commission may issue subpoenas and order discovery in aid of the investigations, surveys, and studies authorized under §3004 of this title when the Attorney General has reason to believe that such subpoenas and discovery will enable the Commission to perform the duties imposed by this chapter. (b) Any subpoena, process, order of the Commission, or other paper requiring service may be served by any sheriff, deputy sheriff, constable, or employee of the Division of Human Relations. (c) If a witness refuses to obey a subpoena that the Commission lawfully issued or give evidence the Commission properly requested, the Commission may petition the Superior Court to compel the witness to obey the subpoena or give the evidence. The Court shall immediately issue process to the witness and hold a hearing on the petition as soon as possible. If the witness refuses, without reasonable cause or legal grounds, to obey the subpoena or give the evidence, the Court shall punish the witness for contempt. 75 Del. Laws, c. 356, §  7;  81 Del. Laws, c. 171, §  8;  81 Del. Laws, c. 171, § 8;
31 DE Code § 3501. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 35. Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center|§ 3501. Declaration of policy.

§ 3501. Declaration of policy. (a) The General Assembly recognizes that supporting the elderly and adults with physical disabilities in a community setting is a priority for Delaware families. While it is an objective of the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities to provide services that help older people and adults with physical disabilities remain independent in their homes or in their community, assistance identifying and accessing these services is often needed. (b) By establishing the Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center, the General Assembly intends to assist Delaware families by providing a one-stop access point for long-term care services and support for the elderly and adults with physical disabilities in this State. 67 Del. Laws, c. 362, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 345, §  5;  77 Del. Laws, c. 260, §  2;
31 DE Code § 3502. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 35. Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center|§ 3502. Establishment of Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center.

§ 3502. Establishment of Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center. There is hereby established a Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center within the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities of the Department of Health and Social Services. 67 Del. Laws, c. 362, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 345, §  5;  77 Del. Laws, c. 260, §  2;
31 DE Code § 3503. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 35. Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center|§ 3503. Responsibilities of the Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center.

§ 3503. Responsibilities of the Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center. The Elder Care Information and Support System shall have the following responsibilities:  (1) Develop a statewide information and support system for Delaware families who are caring for elders locally or providing long-distance care giving; (2) Establish an Alzheimer's Family Support Center to assist families confronting the devastation of Alzheimer's disease; (3) Network with the Delaware business community to encourage their active role in providing assistance to their own employees; (4) Network with other states and national organizations, such as the Washington Business Group on Health, to provide additional assistance to Delaware families; and (5) Engage in such other activities as shall be deemed beneficial to further assist Delaware families in meeting their elder care responsibilities.67 Del. Laws, c. 362, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 260, §  2;
31 DE Code § 3701. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 37. Elderly Housing Counseling Program|§ 3701. Declaration of policy.

§ 3701. Declaration of policy. The General Assembly of the State recognizes that the quality of housing affects every aspect of an older individual's life, from the physical to the psychological. For many older Delawareans, maintaining themselves in a suitable environment is an ongoing battle. Some are unnecessarily forced into nursing homes because of the unavailability of housing that matches their physical needs or financial resources. In other cases, housing and/or relocation decisions are made without knowledge of the resources or alternatives available. The General Assembly, therefore, intends through this chapter to address this situation by establishing a Housing Counseling Program within the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities whose responsibility it will be to develop and coordinate a continuum of housing options for older Delawareans. 65 Del. Laws, c. 126, §  1;  66 Del. Laws, c. 48, §  2;  69 Del. Laws, c. 345, §  5;