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UT Code § 35A-3-203 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 3 - Employment Support Act|Part 2 - Office of Child Care|Section 203 - Functions and duties of office -- Annual report.

 Effective 5/5/2021  35A-3-203. Functions and duties of office -- Annual report.  The office shall:  (1) assess critical child care needs throughout the state on an ongoing basis and focus its activities on helping to meet the most critical needs;     (2) provide child care subsidy services for income-eligible children through age 12 and for income-eligible children with disabilities through age 18;     (3) provide information:   (a) to employers for the development of options for child care in the work place; and     (b) for educating the public in obtaining quality child care;       (4) coordinate services for quality:   (a) child care training;     (b) child care resource and referral core services; and     (c) training and education regarding child behavioral health interventions and competencies;       (5) apply for, accept, or expend gifts or donations from public or private sources;     (6) provide administrative support services to the committee;     (7) work collaboratively with the following for the delivery of quality child care, early childhood programs, and school age programs throughout the state:   (a) the State Board of Education;     (b) the Department of Health; and     (c) the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health within the Department of Human Services;       (8) research child care programs and public policy to improve the quality and accessibility of child care, early childhood programs, and school age programs in the state;     (9) provide planning and technical assistance for the development and implementation of programs in communities that lack child care, early childhood programs, and school age programs;     (10) provide organizational support for the establishment of nonprofit organizations approved by the Child Care Advisory Committee, created in Section 35A-3-205;     (11) coordinate with the department to include in the annual written report described in Section 35A-1-109 information regarding the status of child care in Utah; and     (12) make rules, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, and consistent with state and federal law:   (a) establishing the eligibility requirements for a child care provider to receive a grant or subsidy, including for the following:   (i) providing child care for an income-eligible child who is 12 years old or younger; and     (ii) providing child care for an income-eligible child with disabilities who is 18 years old or younger; and       (b) prioritizing awards of child care grants or subsidies for income-eligible children within available funds.      Amended by Chapter 168, 2021 General SessionAmended by Chapter 278, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 35A-3-204 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 3 - Employment Support Act|Part 2 - Office of Child Care|Section 204 - Duties of director.

 Effective 5/12/2015  35A-3-204. Duties of director.  The director shall:  (1) enforce rules made by the department regulating the use of services provided by the office;     (2) supervise office staff and prepare an annual work plan; and     (3) apply for, accept, and expend donations from public or private sources to assist the office in fulfilling its statutory obligations.    Amended by Chapter 221, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 35A-3-207 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 3 - Employment Support Act|Part 2 - Office of Child Care|Section 207 - Community-based prevention programs.

 Effective 5/12/2015  35A-3-207. Community-based prevention programs.    (1) As used in this section:   (a) "political subdivision" means a town, city, county, or school district;     (b) "qualified sponsor" means a:   (i) political subdivision;     (ii) community nonprofit, religious, or charitable organization;     (iii) regional or statewide nonprofit organization; or     (iv) private for profit or nonprofit child care organization with experience and expertise in operating community-based prevention programs described in Subsection (2) and that are licensed under Title 62A, Chapter 2, Licensure of Programs and Facilities.         (2) Within appropriations from the Legislature, the department may provide grants to qualified sponsors for community-based prevention programs that:   (a) support parents in their primary care giving role to children;     (b) provide positive alternatives to idleness for school-aged children when school is not in session; and     (c) support other community-based prevention programs.       (3) In awarding a grant under this section, the department shall:   (a) request proposals for funding from potential qualified sponsors; and     (b) ensure that each dollar of funds from political subdivisions or private funds is matched for each dollar received from the department.       (4) In meeting the matching requirements under Subsection (3), the department may consider the value of in-kind contributions, including materials, supplies, paid labor, volunteer labor, and the incremental increase in building maintenance and operation expenses incurred attributable to the prevention program.     (5) In awarding a grant under this section, the department shall consider:   (a) the cash portion of the proposed match in relation to the financial resources of the qualified sponsor; and     (b) the extent to which the qualified sponsor has:   (i) consulted and collaborated with parents of children who are likely to participate, local parent-teacher organizations, and other parent organizations;     (ii) identified at-risk factors that will be addressed through the proposed prevention program;     (iii) identified protective factors and developmental assets that will be supported and strengthened through the proposed prevention program; and     (iv) encouraged the financial support of parents and the organizations described in Subsection (5)(b)(i).         (6) The department shall award at least 50% of the grants under this section to organizations described in Subsection (1)(b)(iv).     (7) The department may not allow the use of federal funds as matching funds under this act.    Amended by Chapter 221, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 35A-3-209 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 3 - Employment Support Act|Part 2 - Office of Child Care|Section 209 - Award of child care subsidy services.

 Effective 5/5/2021  35A-3-209. Award of child care subsidy services.    (1)   (a) On or before June 30, 2023, the office shall award a full child care subsidy or grant for an income-eligible child.     (b) The office shall make the award described in Subsection (1)(a):   (i) in accordance with applicable federal law and regulation; and     (ii) subject to available funds.         (2) Beginning on July 1, 2023, the office may award:   (a) a full child care subsidy or grant for an income-eligible child whose family income is equal to or below 75% of state median income; and     (b) a progressively lower child care subsidy or grant for each tenth of a percentage point by which the income-eligible child's family income exceeds 75% of state median income up to 85% of state median income.       (3)   (a) On or before June 30, 2023, and subject to Subsection (3)(b), the office shall determine the amount of a child care subsidy or grant based on the income-eligible child's enrollment in child care.     (b) To qualify for a child care subsidy or grant under Subsection (3)(a), an income-eligible child shall be enrolled in child care for a minimum of eight hours per month.     (c) On or after July 1, 2023, and subject to Subsection (3)(d), the office shall determine the amount of a child care subsidy or grant based on the income-eligible child's attendance in child care.     (d) To qualify for a child care subsidy or grant under Subsection (3)(c), an income-eligible child shall attend child care for a minimum of eight hours per month.      Enacted by Chapter 168, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 35A-3-301 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 3 - Employment Support Act|Part 3 - Family Employment Program|Section 301 - Purpose -- Legislative findings.

 Effective 5/9/2017  35A-3-301. Purpose -- Legislative findings.    (1) The Legislature finds that:   (a) employment improves the quality of life for parents, children, and individuals by increasing family income, developing job skills, and improving self-esteem; and     (b) the purpose of the cash assistance provided under this part is to assist a parent recipient to obtain employment that is sufficient to sustain a family, to ensure the dignity of those receiving assistance, to prevent families with children from becoming homeless, and to strengthen families.       (2) The Legislature recognizes that even with assistance, some recipients may be unable to attain complete self-sufficiency.    Amended by Chapter 407, 2017 General Session
UT Code § 35A-3-303 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 3 - Employment Support Act|Part 3 - Family Employment Program|Section 303 - Diversion.

 Effective 5/12/2015  35A-3-303. Diversion.    (1)   (a) When an applicant applies for cash assistance under this part, the department shall assess whether the applicant should be helped by:   (i) diversion to avoid extended cash assistance; or     (ii) normal cash assistance under this part.       (b) In completing the assessment under this section, the department may consider the following:   (i) the applicant's employment history;     (ii) the likelihood of the applicant obtaining immediate full-time employment;     (iii) the applicant's general prospect for obtaining full-time employment;     (iv) the applicant's need for cash assistance to pay for housing or substantial and unforeseen expenses or work-related expenses;     (v) housing stability; and     (vi) the adequacy of the applicant's child care arrangements, if applicable.         (2) If the department determines that the applicant should be helped by diversion and the applicant agrees with this determination, the department shall provide a single payment of cash assistance up to three times the maximum monthly amount of cash assistance that the applicant would be otherwise qualified to receive based on household size.     (3) If the department determines that diversion is not appropriate, an applicant may receive cash assistance as provided in this part.    Amended by Chapter 221, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 35A-3-307 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 3 - Employment Support Act|Part 3 - Family Employment Program|Section 307 - Cash assistance to a single minor parent.

 Effective 5/12/2015  35A-3-307. Cash assistance to a single minor parent.    (1) The department may provide cash assistance to a single minor parent in accordance with this section.     (2) A single minor parent who receives cash assistance under this part shall:   (a) except as provided under Subsection (3), reside in a place of residence maintained by a parent, legal guardian, or other adult relative of the single minor parent;     (b) participate in education for parenting and life skills;     (c) participate in infant and child wellness programs approved by the department; and     (d) for at least 20 hours per week:   (i) if the single minor parent does not have a high school diploma, attend high school or an alternative to high school;     (ii) participate in education or training; or     (iii) participate in a combination of employment and education or training.         (3)   (a) If the department determines that the requirements of Subsection (2)(a) are not appropriate for a single minor parent, the department may assist the single minor parent to obtain suitable living arrangements, including an adult-supervised living arrangement.     (b) The department may only provide cash assistance to a single minor parent who is exempt from the requirements of Subsection (2)(a) if the single minor parent resides in a living arrangement that is approved by the department.     (c) The approval by the department of a living arrangement under Subsection (3)(b):   (i) is a means of safeguarding the use of state and federal funds; and     (ii) is not a certification or guarantee of the safety, quality, or condition of the living arrangements of the single minor parent.         (4)   (a) If a single minor parent resides with a parent, the department shall include the income of the parent of the single minor parent in determining the single minor parent's eligibility for services under this part.     (b) If a single minor parent receives services under this chapter but does not reside with a parent, the department shall seek an order under Title 78B, Chapter 12, Utah Child Support Act, requiring the parent of the single minor parent to financially support the single minor parent.       (5) The requirements of this section shall be included in a single minor parent's employment plan under Section 35A-3-304.    Amended by Chapter 221, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 35A-3-309 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 3 - Employment Support Act|Part 3 - Family Employment Program|Section 309 - Information regarding home ownership.

 Effective 5/12/2015  35A-3-309. Information regarding home ownership.    (1) The department shall provide information and service coordination to assist an applicant in obtaining affordable housing.     (2) The information and services may include:   (a) information from the Utah Housing Corporation and the Housing and Community Development Division regarding special housing programs, including programs for first-time home buyers and individuals with low and moderate incomes and the eligibility requirements for those programs;     (b) referrals to programs operated by volunteers from the real estate industry that assist applicants in obtaining affordable housing, including information on home ownership, down payments, closing costs, and credit requirements; and     (c) referrals to housing programs operated by municipalities, counties, local housing authorities, and nonprofit housing organizations that assist individuals in obtaining affordable housing, including first-time home ownership.      Amended by Chapter 221, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 35A-3-310 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 3 - Employment Support Act|Part 3 - Family Employment Program|Section 310 - Child care services -- Rules.

 Effective 5/12/2015  35A-3-310. Child care services -- Rules.    (1) An applicant may receive assistance for child care under this part for a minor child in the care and custody of the parent recipient, unless the other parent in a two-parent family:   (a) is capable of caring for the family's child;     (b) is not employed; and     (c) has not entered into an employment plan with the department.       (2) The department shall encourage a parent recipient to obtain child care at no cost from a parent, sibling, relative, or other suitable provider.     (3) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department may make rules governing eligibility for child care services for a minor child in the care and custody of a parent who does not receive cash assistance under this part.    Amended by Chapter 221, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 35A-3-311 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 3 - Employment Support Act|Part 3 - Family Employment Program|Section 311 - Cash assistance to noncitizen legal residents and drug dependent persons.

 Effective 5/12/2015  35A-3-311. Cash assistance to noncitizen legal residents and drug dependent persons.    (1) If barred from using federal funds under federal law, the department may provide cash assistance to a legal resident who is not a citizen of the United States using funds appropriated from the General Fund.     (2)   (a) The State exercises the opt out provision in Section 115 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-193.     (b) Consistent with Subsection (2)(a), the department may provide cash assistance and SNAP benefits to a person who has been convicted of a felony involving a controlled substance, as defined in Section 58-37-2.     (c) As a condition for receiving cash assistance under this part, a drug dependant person, as defined in Section 58-37-2, shall:   (i) receive available treatment for the dependency; and     (ii) make progress toward overcoming the dependency.       (d) The department may only refer a recipient who is a drug dependent person to a treatment provider for treating drug dependency if the provider has achieved an objective level of success, as defined by department rules made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.      Amended by Chapter 221, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 35A-3-312 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 3 - Employment Support Act|Part 3 - Family Employment Program|Section 312 - Individual development accounts.

 Effective 5/12/2015  35A-3-312. Individual development accounts.    (1) As used in this section:   (a) "Individual development account" means a trust account funded through periodic contributions by a recipient and matched by or through a not-for-profit organization organized under Section 501(c)(3), Internal Revenue Code.     (b) "Qualified acquisition costs" means the costs of acquiring, constructing, or reconstructing a residence, including settlement and closing costs.     (c) "Qualified businesses capitalization expenses" means expenditures for capital, plant, equipment, working capital, and inventory.       (2) An individual development account may be established by or on behalf of a recipient to enable the recipient to accumulate funds for the following purposes:   (a) postsecondary educational expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, and transportation costs, if:   (i) the recipient has terminated cash assistance under this chapter; and     (ii) the expenses are paid from the individual development account directly to an educational institution that the recipient is attending as part of an employment plan;       (b) qualified acquisition costs associated with a first-time home purchase if paid from the individual development account directly to a person to whom the amount is due;     (c) amounts paid from an individual development account directly to a business capitalization account that is established in a federally insured financial institution and used solely for qualified business capitalization expenses; or     (d) the purchase of assistive technologies, vehicle modifications, or home improvements to allow a recipient with a disability to participate in work-related activities.       (3) A recipient may only deposit earned income and funds received from a not-for-profit organization into an individual development account.    Amended by Chapter 221, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 35A-3-313 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 3 - Employment Support Act|Part 3 - Family Employment Program|Section 313 - Performance goals.

 Effective 5/12/2015  35A-3-313. Performance goals.    (1) The department shall establish a performance monitoring system for cash assistance provided under this part.     (2) The department shall establish the performance indicators and performance goals that will be used in the performance monitoring system for cash assistance under this part.     (3)   (a) The department shall include in the annual written report described in Section 35A-1-109, a description of the difference between actual performance and performance goals for the second, third, and fourth quarters of the prior fiscal year and the first quarter of the current fiscal year.     (b)   (i) The legislative fiscal analyst or the analyst's designee shall convey the information described in Subsection (3)(a) to the appropriation subcommittee that has oversight responsibilities for the Department of Workforce Services during the general session of the Legislature that follows the submission of the report.     (ii) The subcommittee may consider the information in its deliberations regarding the budget for services under this chapter.        Amended by Chapter 221, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 35A-3-401 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 3 - Employment Support Act|Part 4 - General Assistance|Section 401 - General Assistance.

 Effective 5/12/2015  35A-3-401. General Assistance.    (1)   (a) The department may provide General Assistance to individuals who are:   (i) not receiving cash assistance under Part 3, Family Employment Program, or Supplemental Security Income; and     (ii) unemployable according to standards established by the department.       (b)   (i) General Assistance described in Subsection (1)(a) may include payment in cash or in kind.     (ii) The department may provide General Assistance up to an amount that is no more than the existing payment level for an otherwise similarly situated recipient receiving cash assistance under Part 3, Family Employment Program.     (iii) Funding for General Assistance is nonlapsing.       (c) The department shall establish asset limitations for a General Assistance applicant.     (d)   (i) General Assistance may be granted to meet special nonrecurrent needs of an applicant for the federal Supplemental Security Income for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled program provided under 20 C.F.R. Sec. 416, if the applicant agrees to reimburse the department for assistance advanced to the applicant while awaiting the determination of eligibility by the Social Security Administration.     (ii)   (A) Reimbursements to the department described in Subsection (1)(d)(i) up to and including $250,000 collected in a fiscal year shall be used by the department to administer the General Assistance program and provide General Assistance to eligible applicants.     (B) Reimbursements to the department described in Subsection (1)(d)(i) over $250,000 collected in a fiscal year shall be deposited into the General Fund.       (iii) General Assistance payments may not be made to a recipient currently receiving:   (A) cash assistance; or     (B) Supplemental Security Income for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled.         (e)   (i) General Assistance may be used for the reasonable cost of burial for a recipient if heirs or relatives are not financially able to assume this expense.     (ii) Notwithstanding Subsection (1)(e)(i), if the body of a person is unclaimed, Section 26-4-25 applies.     (iii) The department shall fix the cost of a reasonable burial and conditions under which burial expenditures may be made.         (2) The department may cooperate with any governmental unit or agency, or any private nonprofit agency, in establishing work projects to provide employment for employable persons.    Amended by Chapter 72, 2015 General SessionAmended by Chapter 189, 2015 General SessionAmended by Chapter 221, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 35A-3-402 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 3 - Employment Support Act|Part 4 - General Assistance|Section 402 - Calculation of General Assistance grants.

 Effective 5/12/2015  35A-3-402. Calculation of General Assistance grants.  The department shall provide grants for General Assistance under Section 35A-3-401 on an ongoing basis for individuals who are unemployable:  (1) within amounts appropriated by the Legislature; and     (2) calculated in a manner substantially similar to cash assistance as provided in Section 35A-3-302.    Amended by Chapter 221, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 35A-3-501 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 3 - Employment Support Act|Part 5 - Social Capital Formation Act|Section 501 - Title.

35A-3-501. Title.  This part is known as the "Social Capital Formation Act."  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 174, 1997 General Session