reglab/statecodes huggingface dataset:
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1052-A: CHILD CARE SERVICES › 22 §3736-A. Head Start eligibility; contract requirements

§3736-A. Head Start eligibility; contract requirements
1.  Eligibility.
A Head Start program service provider shall provide Head Start program services to a child up to 5 years of age who:
A. Is at risk or whose family is at risk; and   [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §4 (NEW).]
B. Lives in a family with an income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level.   [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §4 (NEW).]
For the purposes of this subsection, "at risk" means affected by homelessness, substance use disorder, sexual or physical abuse or a mental health condition that affects the emotional, mental or physical health of a child. "At risk" also means being or having been involved in the child welfare system or having a disability.
[PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §4 (NEW).]
2.  Contract requirements.
The Department of Health and Human Services shall specify by contract how the funding is to be apportioned among Head Start grantees based on need. Head Start grantees shall report annually to the department on use of the funding.
[PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1052-A: CHILD CARE SERVICES › 22 §3737. Payments to providers

§3737. Payments to providers
1.  No payments to recipients.
The department may not make cash payments to recipients for child care services provided under this chapter, except when those payments represent reimbursement for services already provided to the recipient.
[PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Maintenance of existing options.
The department shall ensure that child care funds are distributed through a range of mechanisms, including, but not limited to, vouchers to recipients and contracts to providers.
[PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Quality differential.
To the extent permitted by federal law, the department shall pay a differential rate for child care services that meet or that make substantial progress toward meeting nationally recognized quality standards, such as those standards required by the Head Start program or required for accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and shall do so from the Child Care Development Fund 25% Quality Set-aside funds or by other acceptable federal practices. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. The rules must establish a child care quality rating system with a minimum of 3 steps and must provide for graduated quality differential rates for steps that demonstrate that a child care provider meets or makes substantial progress toward meeting nationally recognized quality standards.
A. [PL 2013, c. 559, §1 (RP).]
B. [PL 2013, c. 559, §1 (RP).]
Nothing in this subsection requires the department to pay a quality differential rate for child care services provided through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant.
[PL 2021, c. 138, §1 (AMD).]
4.  Child care rates.
The department shall establish payment rates for child care services that are up to the 75th percentile of local market rates for the various categories of child care services. The payment rates for child care services for children with special needs may be higher than the 75th percentile of local market rates.
[PL 2017, c. 412, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Payments to providers within 15 days.
The department shall reimburse a provider of child care services provided under this chapter within 15 days after receiving a complete and accurate invoice if the provider has met all the required state procurement and payment requirements.
[PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 394, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 559, §1 (AMD). RR 2015, c. 1, §21 (COR). PL 2017, c. 412, §1 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 138, §1 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1052-A: CHILD CARE SERVICES › 22 §3737-A. Early childhood educator workforce salary supplements

§3737-A. Early childhood educator workforce salary supplements
The department shall develop and implement a system to provide salary supplements to child care providers and early childhood educators who provide direct services to children in a child care facility licensed under section 8301‑A, subsection 2 or who are family child care providers licensed under section 8301‑A, subsection 3. Any salary supplement funding provided by the department under this section to a child care facility or family child care provider must be paid by that child care facility or family child care provider in order to increase wages for any child care provider or early childhood educator who provides direct services to children.   [PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. RR, §1 (NEW).]
Until June 30, 2023, a child care facility or family child care provider shall distribute salary supplements received under this section in the same amount to any child care provider or early childhood educator who provides direct services to children employed by the facility or provider. Beginning July 1, 2023, the department shall establish by rule and shall implement a tiered system for salary supplements under this section. The rules must provide, at a minimum, 3 tiers based on the education and experience levels of child care providers and early childhood educators. The 2nd tier must provide a salary supplement that is at least 50% greater than the first tier and the 3rd tier must provide a salary supplement that is at least 50% greater than the 2nd tier. Rules adopted under this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. RR, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. RR, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1052-A: CHILD CARE SERVICES › 22 §3738. Resource development centers (REPEALED)

§3738. Resource development centers
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 490, §1 (AMD). MRSA T. 22 §3738 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1052-A: CHILD CARE SERVICES › 22 §3739. Child Care Advisory Council (REPEALED)

§3739. Child Care Advisory Council
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW). RR 1995, c. 2, §42 (COR). PL 1995, c. 418, §A39 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 502, §D8 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 560, §K82 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 560, §K83 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 530, §A14 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 179, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 354, §3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §§B6,7 (REV). PL 2011, c. 388, §§9-14 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. AA, §63 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §79 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 450, §16 (RP). PL 2019, c. 524, §16 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 293, Pt. A, §28 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1052-A: CHILD CARE SERVICES › 22 §3740. Office of Child Care and Head Start

§3740. Office of Child Care and Head Start
1.  Establishment.
The Office of Child Care and Head Start is established within the Division of Purchased and Support Services.
[PL 1995, c. 502, Pt. D, §9 (AMD).]
2.  Powers and duties.
The office has the following powers and duties:
A. Maintain an inventory of child care information;   [PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]
B. Provide public education on becoming better consumers of child care;   [PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]
C. Provide staffing assistance to the council;   [PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]
D. Coordinate an ongoing review of all child care licensing rules;   [PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]
E. Provide technical assistance to public and private sector employers, school systems and community groups concerning child care, flexible benefits and work schedules;   [PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]
F. Coordinate the development of a training system for child care providers;   [PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]
G. Develop incentives for employer involvement in child care; and   [PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]
H. Promote cooperative relationships between public health organizations and child care programs.   [PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 502, §D9 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1052-A: CHILD CARE SERVICES › 22 §3740-A. Report

§3740-A. Report
The department shall evaluate child care subsidies provided under this chapter and, beginning January 15, 2024 and annually thereafter, submit a report of the evaluation with recommendations on increasing enrollment and reducing barriers to families receiving child care subsidies to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters. The report must include:   [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §6 (NEW).]
1.  Barriers.
The identification of access barriers:
A. For children and families to know about and enroll in the Maine Child Care Affordability Program established under section 3731‑A; and   [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §6 (NEW).]
B. For all child care programs to participate in the Maine Child Care Affordability Program established under section 3731‑A;   [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §6 (NEW).]
[PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §6 (NEW).]
2.  Feedback.
The ways in which the department has engaged with feedback from families and child care programs through multiple engagement tools, such as surveys, listening sessions and focus groups; and
[PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §6 (NEW).]
3.  Reimbursement.
The instances and frequency of and reasons for delayed or late reimbursement payments from the Office of Child and Family Services to participating child care programs and plans to remedy delayed or late reimbursement payments.
[PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §6 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1052-A: CHILD CARE SERVICES › 22 §3740-B. High-quality child care costs estimator tool

§3740-B. High-quality child care costs estimator tool
The department shall create and maintain an estimator tool in accordance with this section to calculate the actual cost of quality child care.   [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §7 (NEW).]
1.  Considerations.
In developing the costs estimator tool, the department shall consider:
A. Including a living wage compensation scale for early childhood educators;   [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §7 (NEW).]
B. Including employee salaries and benefits;   [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §7 (NEW).]
C. Including facility costs;   [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §7 (NEW).]
D. Including costs associated with compliance with statutory and rule requirements, including the child care quality rating system under section 3737, subsection 3 and specific costs associated with each step of the rating system and any quality indicators used;   [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §7 (NEW).]
E. Differentiating rates by child age and geographic region; and   [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §7 (NEW).]
F. Using data and research from available studies and reports.   [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §7 (NEW).]
[PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §7 (NEW).]
2.  Accessibility.
The estimator tool must be publicly accessible. The department's process for making changes to the tool must be transparent to the public.
[PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §7 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1052-A: CHILD CARE SERVICES › 22 §3740-C. Affordable child care implementation plan

§3740-C. Affordable child care implementation plan
The department, in consultation with the Office of Child and Family Services, the Children's Cabinet, established under Title 5, section 19131, subsection 1, and the council, shall develop, in accordance with this section, a phased implementation plan with benchmarks for limiting child care costs by 2030 to no more than 7% of a family's income for a family earning up to 250% of the median family income in the State. The implementation plan must focus on children and families that are the furthest from opportunity, as determined by family income, must include recommended targeted supports for providers serving children who are underserved and must emphasize greater racial equity. The implementation plan must include:   [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §8 (NEW).]
1.  Phased approach.
A phased approach with benchmarks that gradually increases eligibility based on income until 2030;
[PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §8 (NEW).]
2.  Copayments.
A graduated system of copayments to eliminate the benefit cliff effect as defined in Title 26, section 3801, subsection 1 for families and to limit the amount a family pays for child care;
[PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §8 (NEW).]
3.  Cost modeling.
Payment rates informed by a cost modeling tool that includes providing a living wage to licensed child care providers;
[PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §8 (NEW).]
4.  Expanded access.
Expanded access to a child care subsidy by developing a model to enable the department to provide contracted slots to programs that service a family using the child care subsidy; and
[PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §8 (NEW).]
5.  Strategy.
A strategy, a budget, revenue recommendations and a timeline to achieve the goals of this section.
[PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §8 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1052-A: CHILD CARE SERVICES › 22 §3740-D. Early childhood integrated data system

§3740-D. Early childhood integrated data system
This section governs data collection and reporting relating to an early childhood integrated data system.   [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §9 (NEW).]
1.  Data collection.
To the extent permissible under state and federal laws governing early childhood programs and privacy and confidentiality, the department shall develop and maintain an early childhood integrated data system to integrate data from early childhood programs across state agencies, including, but not limited to, the department, the Department of Education and the Department of Labor. The early childhood integrated data system must be designed to inform decisions about early childhood programs and policies that will promote access, quality and a strong workforce to support children up to 5 years of age and their families.
[PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §9 (NEW).]
2.  Report.
No later than January 15, 2024, and biennially thereafter, the commissioner shall submit a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over early childhood programs that includes an update on the development and implementation of an early childhood integrated data system.
[PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §9 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §9 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3741. Aid to dependent children; promotion of economic self-support (REPEALED)

§3741. Aid to dependent children; promotion of economic self-support
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 291 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 459, §1 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 849, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 418, §A5 (RPR). PL 1997, c. 530, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3741-A. Recipients with children 3 years of age and older (REPEALED)

§3741-A. Recipients with children 3 years of age and older
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 856, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 528, §F1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 591, §F1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 385, §3 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 418, §A6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3741-B. Teenage parents (REPEALED)

§3741-B. Teenage parents
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 856, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 9, §M1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §F2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 591, §F2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 385, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3741-C. Program requirements (REPEALED)

§3741-C. Program requirements
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 839, §1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 528, §F3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 591, §F3 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 385, §5 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 418, §A7 (RPR). PL 1997, c. 530, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3741-D. Eligibility for federal Aid to Families with Dependent Children based on unemployment (REPEALED)

§3741-D. Eligibility for federal Aid to Families with Dependent Children based on unemployment
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 839, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 418, §A8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3741-E. Voluntary participants given priority (REPEALED)

§3741-E. Voluntary participants given priority
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 839, §1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 528, §F4 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 591, §F4 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 385, §§6-8 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 709, §2 (AMD). RR 1995, c. 1, §11 (COR). PL 1995, c. 418, §A9 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 530, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3741-F. Transitional support services (REPEALED)

§3741-F. Transitional support services
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 839, §§1,15 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 528, §F5 (RP). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 591, §F5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3741-G. Transitional medical assistance (REPEALED)

§3741-G. Transitional medical assistance
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 839, §§1,15 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 385, §9 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 418, §A10 (RPR). PL 1995, c. 692, §1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 530, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3741-H. Child care during participation in employment, education and training (REPEALED)

§3741-H. Child care during participation in employment, education and training
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 839, §1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 9, §M2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §F6 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 591, §F6 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 385, §10 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 530, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3741-I. Transitional support services; child care; transportation (REPEALED)

§3741-I. Transitional support services; child care; transportation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 528, §F7 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 591, §F7 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 385, §§11,12 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 418, §A11 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 530, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3741-J. Family contract (REPEALED)

§3741-J. Family contract
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 385, §13 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 418, §A12 (RPR). PL 1997, c. 530, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3741-K. ASPIRE-Plus (REPEALED)

§3741-K. ASPIRE-Plus
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 709, §3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 418, §A13 (RPR). PL 1997, c. 530, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3741-L. Family planning services (REPEALED)

§3741-L. Family planning services
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 709, §3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 418, §A14 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 530, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3741-M. Nontraditional job training and placement services (REPEALED)

§3741-M. Nontraditional job training and placement services
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 284, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 397, §C13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3742. Eligibility for aid (REPEALED)

§3742. Eligibility for aid
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 262, §2 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 459, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3743. Recipients and relatives not to be pauperized (REPEALED)

§3743. Recipients and relatives not to be pauperized
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 459, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3744. Applications for aid (REPEALED)

§3744. Applications for aid
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 459, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3745. Duties of commissioner (REPEALED)

§3745. Duties of commissioner
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 459, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3746. Amount of aid (REPEALED)

§3746. Amount of aid
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 228, §2 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 459, §2 (RP). PL 1967, c. 544, §59 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3747. Administration of funds (REPEALED)

§3747. Administration of funds
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 459, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3748. Appeals (REPEALED)

§3748. Appeals
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 459, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3749. Acceptance of provisions of federal law (REPEALED)

§3749. Acceptance of provisions of federal law
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 459, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3750. Assessment of towns (REPEALED)

§3750. Assessment of towns
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 468 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 585, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3751. Federal grants (REPEALED)

§3751. Federal grants
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 459, §3 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 530, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3752. Payments to guardian or conservator (REPEALED)

§3752. Payments to guardian or conservator
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 470, §A101 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 530, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3753. Inalienability of assistance (REPEALED)

§3753. Inalienability of assistance
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 530, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3754. Parental responsibility (REPEALED)

§3754. Parental responsibility
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 131 (NEW). PL 1965, c. 213 (NEW). PL 1965, c. 513, §39 (RP). PL 1971, c. 622, §76 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 118, §5 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 834, §B14 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 694, §D34 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 530, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3755. Locating those liable for support of dependents (REPEALED)

§3755. Locating those liable for support of dependents
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 513, §40 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 293, §4 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 530, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3755-A. Disclosure of information in medical support recoupment and child support cases (REPEALED)

§3755-A. Disclosure of information in medical support recoupment and child support cases
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 255 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 58, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 694, §D35 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 530, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3756. Fraud in obtaining aid, civil recovery (REPEALED)

§3756. Fraud in obtaining aid, civil recovery
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 450, §2 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 530, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3757. Substantiation of eligibility (REPEALED)

§3757. Substantiation of eligibility
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 441, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 530, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3758. Disbursements (REPEALED)

§3758. Disbursements
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 441, §1 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 466 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 847, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §§F8,9 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 591, §§F8,9 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 747, §3 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 349, §51 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 418, §§A15,16 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 530, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3758-A. Transfer of funds (REPEALED)

§3758-A. Transfer of funds
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 418, §A17 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 530, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3759. Report of commissioner (REPEALED)

§3759. Report of commissioner
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 477, §E8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 525, §1 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 816, §A17 (RAL). PL 1995, c. 418, §A18 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3760. Assistance for needy full-time students 18 to 21 years of age (REPEALED)

§3760. Assistance for needy full-time students 18 to 21 years of age
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 816, §A17 (RAL). PL 1997, c. 530, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3760-A. Assistance to first-time pregnant women (REPEALED)

§3760-A. Assistance to first-time pregnant women
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 856, §3 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 530, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3760-B. Notification to the Legislature (REPEALED)

§3760-B. Notification to the Legislature
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 856, §3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 502, §A75 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 530, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3760-C. Households headed by minor parents (REPEALED)

§3760-C. Households headed by minor parents
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 839, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 528, §SS1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 591, §SS1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 410, §TT1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 709, §4 (RPR). PL 1997, c. 530, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3760-D. Special needs payment for recipients with excessive shelter costs (REPEALED)

§3760-D. Special needs payment for recipients with excessive shelter costs
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 528, §SS2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 591, §SS2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 622, §§M13-17 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 628, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 628, §2 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 410, §§I13,14 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 368, §I1 (RP). PL 1995, c. 395, §S5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 625, §C1 (REEN). PL 1995, c. 625, §C2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 530, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3760-E. Equivalent standard of need (REPEALED)

§3760-E. Equivalent standard of need
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 528, §SS2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 591, §SS2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 622, §M18 (AMD). MRSA T. 22 §3760-E, sub-§2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3760-F. Continuation of Medicaid and report (REPEALED)

§3760-F. Continuation of Medicaid and report
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 528, §SS2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 591, §SS2 (NEW). MRSA T. 22 §3760-F, sub-§2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3760-G. Earned income tax credit (REPEALED)

§3760-G. Earned income tax credit
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 385, §14 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 530, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3760-H. Definitions (REPEALED)

§3760-H. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 385, §14 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 418, §A19 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 530, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053: AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN › 22 §3760-I. Alternative aid (REPEALED)

§3760-I. Alternative aid
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 418, §A20 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 530, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053-A: EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN › 22 §3761. Emergency assistance

§3761. Emergency assistance
The department, at the discretion of the commissioner, may establish and operate a program of emergency assistance to needy families with children within the United States Social Security Act, Title IV‑A, Section 406(e), and any amendments and additions.   [PL 1993, c. 707, Pt. I, §3 (RPR).]
This program must provide:   [PL 1993, c. 707, Pt. I, §3 (RPR).]
1.  Benefits; emergency situation.
Benefits to needy families with children in emergency situations in which the family is deprived of the basic necessities essential to their support, including, but not limited to, utility terminations, lack of adequate shelter, fire and other natural disasters. In determining what constitutes an emergency with respect to utility terminations, the department shall grant assistance when an otherwise qualified family has received a disconnection notice and has exhausted their ability to negotiate and pay the terms of a reasonable payment arrangement. The program may not be used to supplant local responsibility for operating or funding a general assistance program. The department shall not expend more than $750,000 of state general assistance funds for the purposes of covering the cost of services set out in this subsection; and
[PL 1993, c. 707, Pt. I, §3 (RPR).]
2.  Additional emergency services.
Additional emergency services to children who are at risk of removal from the home because of their specified relative's inability to provide care and children in emergency situations where continued presence in the home is not in the best interest of the children. Additional emergency services are defined as those that cover emergency situations resulting from child abuse, neglect, abandonment or domestic abuse. The department may expend other general funds for the additional emergency services described in this subsection.
[PL 1993, c. 707, Pt. I, §3 (RPR).]
The department may establish eligibility guidelines and limits on services covered under this program.   [PL 1993, c. 707, Pt. I, §3 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 477, §§E,9,1 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 824, §§Z-1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 267, §1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 707, §I3 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053-B: TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES › 22 §3764. Federal grants

§3764. Federal grants
The Treasurer of State is the appropriate fiscal officer of the State to receive federal grants on account of the TANF program and administration of those grants, in accordance with the United States Social Security Act, and the State Controller shall authorize expenditures as approved by the department.   [PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §16 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 530, §A16 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053-B: TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES › 22 §3765. Payments to guardian or conservator

§3765. Payments to guardian or conservator
When a relative with whom a child is living is found by the department to be incapable of taking care of the child's money, payment may be made only to a legally appointed guardian or conservator and, notwithstanding Title 18‑C, Article 5, Part 4, in the matter of infirmities of age or physical disability to manage the child's estate with prudence and understanding, the Probate Court may appoint any suitable person as a conservator.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §58 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 530, §A16 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §58 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053-B: TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES › 22 §3766. Inalienability of assistance

§3766. Inalienability of assistance
All rights to public assistance are absolutely inalienable by any assignment, sale, execution, pledge or otherwise and may not pass, in case of insolvency or bankruptcy, to any trustee, assignee or creditor.   [PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §16 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 530, §A16 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053-B: TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES › 22 §3767. Parental responsibility

§3767. Parental responsibility
The parents of a child receiving assistance under this chapter are responsible for partial or total support of that child, if they are of sufficient ability. In determining the ability of the parents, the department must consider the assets and income of the parent.   [PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §16 (NEW).]
The department may bring proceedings in the District Court or Superior Court in the county where the child resides or in the county where the parent may be found to compel any person liable under this section to contribute to the support of any child receiving that assistance if, after reasonable efforts on the part of the department, voluntary contributions have not been made. The department shall bring the action as a petition for support upon not less than 7 days' notice. The court may order either one or both parents of the child to contribute to the support of the child by paying money weekly or monthly as determined in accordance with Title 19‑A, chapter 63 and may enforce obedience by appropriate decrees, execution issuing for that money when payable. An order for child support under this section may include an order for the payment of part or all of the medical expenses, hospital expenses and other health care expenses of the child or an order to provide a policy or contract for coverage of those expenses. When a parent is committed to jail as a defendant on execution under this section, the county having jurisdiction of the process shall bear the expense of the defendant's commitment and support. The defendant may petition the court issuing that execution for relief and the judge of the court, after due notice to the department and hearing on the petition, may order the defendant's discharge from imprisonment on the terms and conditions justice requires.   [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §63 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 530, §A16 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §63 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053-B: TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES › 22 §3768. Fraud in obtaining aid, civil recovery

§3768. Fraud in obtaining aid, civil recovery
Any sums paid to or in behalf of any person under sections 3762 to 3765, as a result of any false statement, misrepresentation or concealment of assets or income, may be recovered in a civil action brought by the department against the person to whom such money was paid.   [PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §16 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 530, §A16 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053-B: TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES › 22 §3769. Disbursements

§3769. Disbursements
1.  Payment priority.
Payments made on behalf of the department for TANF assistance, the Parents as Scholars Program under chapter 1054‑B and for foster care have priority over other payments and must be made without delay whether or not they are pursuant to a state plan or contract. The department shall cooperate with other state agencies to accomplish priority payments.
[PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §16 (NEW).]
2.  Transfer of funds.
[PL 2007, c. 282, §2 (RP).]
3.  Balances of funds not to lapse.
Any balances of funds appropriated for TANF or ASPIRE-TANF may not lapse but must be carried forward from year to year to be expended for the same purposes.
[PL 2009, c. 571, Pt. XX, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 530, §A16 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 282, §2 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 571, Pt. XX, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053-B: TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES › 22 §3769-A. Rulemaking

§3769-A. Rulemaking
The department shall adopt rules to implement this chapter. Except as specifically provided, rules adopted pursuant to this chapter are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A.   [PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §16 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 530, §A16 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053-B: TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES › 22 §3769-B. Assistance in meeting basic needs (REPEALED)

§3769-B. Assistance in meeting basic needs
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 643, §VV1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 401, §S4 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 485, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053-B: TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES › 22 §3769-C. Adjustment to amount of assistance; report

§3769-C. Adjustment to amount of assistance; report
1.  Amount of assistance.
It is the goal of this section to provide low-income families with children sufficient income to meet their most basic needs. If the commissioner determines that unexpended funds are available within the Department of Health and Human Services state or federal ASPIRE or TANF accounts, the commissioner may, by rule, use those funds to increase the maximum levels of assistance in the TANF program.
A. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. NNNNNNN, §11 (RP).]
B. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. NNNNNNN, §11 (RP).]
C. Beginning October 1, 2017, the department shall increase the maximum amount of monthly TANF assistance by an amount equal to 20% of the maximum payments that were in effect on January 1, 2017 and shall increase the standard of need to maintain the same differential between the maximum payment and the standard of need that was in effect on January 1, 2017.   [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. NNNNNNN, §11 (NEW).]
D. Beginning October 1, 2018 and for each year thereafter, the department shall increase the maximum amount of monthly TANF assistance by an amount equal to the increase, if any, in the cost of living and shall increase the standard of need to maintain the same differential between the maximum payment and the standard of need that was in effect on January 1, 2017. The increase in the cost of living for each year must equal the percentage increase, if any, in the federal supplemental security income program for that year.   [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. NNNNNNN, §11 (NEW).]
[PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. NNNNNNN, §11 (AMD).]
2.  Report required.
[PL 2009, c. 291, §7 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 461, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 439, §CC1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2009, c. 291, §7 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. NNNNNNN, §11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053-B: TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES › 22 §3769-D. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant; family development accounts

§3769-D. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant; family development accounts
In fiscal year 2016-17 and annually thereafter, the Department of Health and Human Services may use $500,000 in funds provided under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant to promote financial literacy and healthy savings habits of families with income less than 200% of the federal poverty guidelines through the placement of funds in family development accounts established pursuant to Title 20‑A, chapter 412‑B.   [PL 2019, c. 239, §5 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. RRRR, §4 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 239, §5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053-B: TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES › 22 §3769-E. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant; increased heating assistance

§3769-E. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant; increased heating assistance
In fiscal year 2017-18 and annually thereafter, the Department of Health and Human Services shall provide $3,000,000 in funds provided under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant to the Maine State Housing Authority to provide heating assistance for low-income families with children.   [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. NNNNNNN, §12 (NEW).]
Funds provided under this section must be used to supplement funds available under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program administered by the federal Department of Health and Human Services and must be made available to families with children at or below 170% of the federal poverty level that qualify for that program under rules established by the Maine State Housing Authority.   [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. NNNNNNN, §12 (NEW).]
The Maine State Housing Authority may retain what the department determines to be a reasonable administrative fee from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant for the cost of administering the heating assistance available under this section.   [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. NNNNNNN, §12 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. NNNNNNN, §12 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053-B: TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES › 22 §3769-F. Working Cars for Working Families Program (REPEALED)

§3769-F. Working Cars for Working Families Program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. NNNNNNN, §12 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 1, Pt. O, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1053-B: TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES › 22 §3769-G. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant; whole family economic security initiatives

§3769-G. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant; whole family economic security initiatives
1.  Use of block grant funds.
In fiscal year 2020-21 and annually thereafter, the department shall provide up to $2,000,000 in funds provided under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant to community action agencies designated pursuant to section 5324 or other community-based organizations the department finds qualified pursuant to subsection 3 to assist parents with children as the parents pursue stable employment or education intended to lead to employment. The block grant funds must be used to administer services to families with children with income less than 200% of the nonfarm income official poverty line.
[PL 2019, c. 484, §4 (NEW).]
2.  Required services.
Services provided by a community-based organization the department finds qualified pursuant to subsection 3 must include education, including, but not limited to, assisting family members to acquire postsecondary degrees or other credentials, and the provision of health, social and economic support.
[PL 2019, c. 484, §4 (NEW).]
3.  Qualifications.
In order to be qualified under this section, a community action agency designated pursuant to section 5324 or a community-based organization must demonstrate to the department that it has the resources and capacity to implement evidence‑based practices to provide the services required under this section. The department shall annually review contracts awarded under this section on the basis of tangible performance measures; participant satisfaction and well‑being; and fiscal and administrative accountability.
[PL 2019, c. 484, §4 (NEW).]
4.  Rules.
The department shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2019, c. 484, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 484, §4 (NEW).