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2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 2. Administration of Public Assistance › Part 11. Coordination of Job Training and Employment Programs (Repealed) › 53-2-1110. Repealed

53-2-1110. Repealed.
Sec. 9, Ch. 424, L. 2001.
History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 694, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 6, L. 1995.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 2. Administration of Public Assistance › Part 12. Administration of Workforce Development, Educational, and Human Resource Programs › 53-2-1201. Legislative findings and intent

53-2-1201. Legislative findings and intent.
(1) The legislature finds and declares that:
(a) many Montanans need access to information and high quality services in order to manage their careers; and
(b) Montana businesses need skilled workers.
(2) It is the intent of the legislature to establish and continually improve a workforce development system that:
(a) streamlines services through better integration in a one-stop delivery system;
(b) empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their careers and career preparation;
(c) provides for universal access;
(d) calls for increased accountability through a series of performance indicators and consumer reports;
(e) focuses on promoting personal responsibility; and
(f) efficiently provides services to guarantee maximum impacts.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 424, L. 2001.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 2. Administration of Public Assistance › Part 12. Administration of Workforce Development, Educational, and Human Resource Programs › 53-2-1202. Definitions

53-2-1202. Definitions.
For the purposes of this part, unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions apply:
(1) "Act" means the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Public Law 113-128, 29 U.S.C. 3101, et seq.
(2) "Board" means the Montana state workforce innovation board provided for in 53-2-1203.
(3) "One-stop center" means one or more entities designated or certified under section 121(d) of the Act, 29 U.S.C. 3151(d).
(4) "One-stop delivery system" means a system under which entities responsible for administering separate workforce investment, educational, and other human resource programs and funding sources collaborate to create a seamless system of service delivery to enhance access to the programs' services and improve long-term employment outcomes for individuals receiving assistance.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 424, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 37, L. 2017.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 2. Administration of Public Assistance › Part 12. Administration of Workforce Development, Educational, and Human Resource Programs › 53-2-1203. Montana state workforce innovation board -- membership -- duties

53-2-1203. Montana state workforce innovation board -- membership -- duties.
(1) There is a Montana state workforce innovation board.
(2) The board:
(a) must consist of individuals who fulfill the membership roles and selection criteria required by section 101(b)(1) of the Act, 29 U.S.C. 3111(b)(1); and
(b) may include individuals who fulfill the membership roles and selection criteria permitted by section 101(b)(1) of the Act, 29 U.S.C. 3111(b)(1).
(3) The governor shall consider the special needs of Montana's hard-to-serve Indian population and the state's relationship with tribal governments when making appointments to the board.
(4) The board shall perform the functions described in section 101(d) of the Act, 29 U.S.C. 3111(d), and assist the department of commerce in coordinating with local businesses in activities related to trade promotion and marketing.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 424, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 190, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 224, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 4, Sp. L. May 2007; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 37, L. 2017; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 363, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 2. Administration of Public Assistance › Part 12. Administration of Workforce Development, Educational, and Human Resource Programs › 53-2-1204. Repealed

53-2-1204. Repealed.
Sec. 9, Ch. 37, L. 2017.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 424, L. 2001.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 2. Administration of Public Assistance › Part 12. Administration of Workforce Development, Educational, and Human Resource Programs › 53-2-1205. Workforce development program

53-2-1205. Workforce development program.
(1) There is a workforce development program to implement the provisions of Title I-B of the Act, 29 U.S.C. 3101, et seq., to operate the one-stop delivery system to adults, dislocated workers, and youth.
(2) The one-stop delivery system must be administered in accordance with a 4-year combined state plan that meets the requirements of section 103 of the Act, 29 U.S.C. 3113. The combined state plan must be created with the assistance of the board.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 424, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 37, L. 2017.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 2. Administration of Public Assistance › Part 12. Administration of Workforce Development, Educational, and Human Resource Programs › 53-2-1206. Performance indicators

53-2-1206. Performance indicators.
The 4-year combined state plan must contain performance indicators to measure the effectiveness and operation of the programs identified in Title I-B of the Act, 29 U.S.C. 3101, et seq. The combined state plan must contain the expectation of continuous improvement, as negotiated with the secretary of the U.S. department of labor, and conform to the requirements of section 103 of the Act, 29 U.S.C. 3113.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 424, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 37, L. 2017.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 2. Administration of Public Assistance › Part 12. Administration of Workforce Development, Educational, and Human Resource Programs › 53-2-1207. Coordination of services

53-2-1207. Coordination of services.
The board shall assist the governor in developing and continuously improving the statewide system of activities that are provided within the state workforce development systems by developing linkages in order to ensure coordination among the programs described in section 121(b) of the Act, 29 U.S.C. 3151(b).
History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 424, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 37, L. 2017.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 2. Administration of Public Assistance › Part 12. Administration of Workforce Development, Educational, and Human Resource Programs › 53-2-1215. Incumbent worker training program -- purpose

53-2-1215. Incumbent worker training program -- purpose.
There is an incumbent worker training program, administered by the department, the purpose of which is to:
(1) meet the training needs of incumbent workers in businesses employing workers in this state; and
(2) assist local businesses in preserving existing jobs for Montana residents.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 325, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 25, L. 2017; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 54, L. 2023.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 2. Administration of Public Assistance › Part 12. Administration of Workforce Development, Educational, and Human Resource Programs › 53-2-1216. Definitions

53-2-1216. Definitions.
As used in 53-2-1215 through 53-2-1220, the following definitions apply:
(1) "Department" means the department of labor and industry provided for in 2-15-1701.
(2) "Eligible training provider" means:
(a) a unit of the university system, as defined in 20-25-201;
(b) a community college district, as defined in 20-15-101;
(c) an accredited, tribally controlled community college located in the state of Montana;
(d) an apprenticeship program that is in compliance with Title 39, chapter 6; or
(e) an entity approved to provide workforce training that is approved by the department.
(3) "Employer" means a business entity that employs workers in this state and that is registered with the secretary of state to conduct business as a sole proprietor, if required, or as a corporation, a partnership, a limited liability company, or an association.
(4) "Incumbent worker" means a worker who has completed at least 6 months of employment with the employer.
(5) "Incumbent worker training program grant" or "grant" means the grant awarded to employers to hire eligible training providers to provide incumbent workers with education and training required to improve productivity, efficiency, or wages in existing jobs.
(6) "Worker" means an individual currently employed in a predominantly year-round job and working an average of at least 20 hours a week.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 325, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 25, L. 2017; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 54, L. 2023.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 2. Administration of Public Assistance › Part 12. Administration of Workforce Development, Educational, and Human Resource Programs › 53-2-1217. Incumbent worker training program criteria for applicants

53-2-1217. Incumbent worker training program criteria for applicants.
(1) An employer applying for an incumbent worker training program grant must:
(a) have been in business in this state for a minimum of 1 year; and
(b) have a need for training incumbent workers.
(2) An employer may apply for an incumbent worker training program grant. The employer shall agree to the following conditions as a condition of receiving the grant:
(a) The employer shall purchase, through an eligible training provider, certified education or skills-based training for incumbent workers in existing jobs.
(b) (i) The employer shall contribute to the cost of the training. Except for out-of-state travel and lodging expenses as provided in subsection (2)(b)(iii), the employer may make in-kind contributions by paying wages to the worker who is being trained, pursuant to rule, when the worker is undergoing training and when engaged in necessary travel related to that training.
(ii) The employer shall pay at least 20% of the cost of the training purchased by the employer.
(iii) The employer shall pay at least 20% of approved transportation costs and lodging expenses incurred when the training is provided within Montana. The employer shall pay at least 50% of the approved transportation costs and lodging expenses incurred when the training is provided outside of Montana.
(c) The employer shall provide evidence to the department that training was completed.
(3) An incumbent worker training program grant application must contain at a minimum:
(a) information that provides an adequate understanding of the applicant's business and the training objective;
(b) a description of the eligible training provider's proposed curriculum, resources, methods, and duration of training;
(c) a list of incumbent workers to be trained and their current job descriptions and base wage rates plus the expected wage rates after training; and
(d) any other information required by rule by the department that is similar to information required for other employment-related grants.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 325, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 25, L. 2017.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 2. Administration of Public Assistance › Part 12. Administration of Workforce Development, Educational, and Human Resource Programs › 53-2-1218. Incumbent worker training program grant award criteria

53-2-1218. Incumbent worker training program grant award criteria.
(1) Subject to appropriation by the legislature, the department shall award grants as provided in this section. The distribution of funding must be reviewed annually by the department, and funds that are not being used or for which there are no qualified applications, as determined by the department, must be distributed as provided pursuant to subsection (2).
(2) (a) The department shall award grants evenly to three categories of employers as follows:
(i) one-third to employers with 20 workers or fewer;
(ii) one-third to employers with 21 to 50 workers; and
(iii) one-third to employers with more than 50 workers.
(b) Every calendar quarter, if one category of employer does not have enough qualified applications, then the department shall distribute the remaining unused funds to the other two eligible categories of employers. Any remaining unused funds after this distribution must remain with the department for future distributions in accordance with this section.
(3) The following criteria must be used in determining whether to award an incumbent worker training program grant:
(a) prospects for enhancing the incumbent worker's productivity, efficiency, or wages;
(b) prospects for reducing incumbent worker turnover;
(c) ability to provide matching funds;
(d) a demonstrated need by the employer for upgrading skills of incumbent workers through training as a way to improve the employer's ability to remain competitive in the industry or in the economy;
(e) a direct relationship between the training and an added benefit to the incumbent worker's occupation or craft; and
(f) a demonstration that the training is not normally provided or required by the employer and, as far as may be determined, by the employer's competitors.
(4) An incumbent worker training program grant award may not exceed $2,500 annually for each incumbent worker who is being trained.
(5) Subject to funding, the department may:
(a) limit the number of applicants that receive grant awards; or
(b) award less than the amount provided in subsection (4).
(6) The recipient of a grant shall provide the department with:
(a) a properly executed agreement, signed by the employer's authorized representative, that outlines terms of the grant;
(b) documentation upon completion of training that the training was purchased and to whom the training was provided, including copies of certificates or statements of completion; and
(c) all receipts or copies of receipts associated with the training and the application.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 325, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 25, L. 2017; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 54, L. 2023.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 2. Administration of Public Assistance › Part 12. Administration of Workforce Development, Educational, and Human Resource Programs › 53-2-1219. Special revenue account

53-2-1219. Special revenue account.
There is a state special revenue account to the credit of the department for use in the incumbent worker training program that may be spent subject to appropriation by the legislature. Money must be deposited in the account from funds that are available for incumbent worker training.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 325, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 25, L. 2017.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 2. Administration of Public Assistance › Part 12. Administration of Workforce Development, Educational, and Human Resource Programs › 53-2-1220. Rulemaking

53-2-1220. Rulemaking.
The department may adopt rules to further define information for applications, distribution of grants, and the use of the special revenue account provided for in 53-2-1219.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 325, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 1. General Provisions › 53-3-101. Repealed

53-3-101. Repealed.
Sec. 28, Ch. 670, L. 1985.
History: (1), (3)En. 71-201.1 by Sec. 19, Ch. 121, L. 1974; Sec. 71-201.1, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. 71-302.2 by Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 37, L. 1977; Sec. 71-302, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 71-201.1, 71-302.2(5).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 1. General Provisions › 53-3-102. Repealed

53-3-102. Repealed.
Sec. 28, Ch. 670, L. 1985.
History: En. Sec. 1, Part 2, Ch. 82, L. 1937; R.C.M. 1947, 71-301; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 199, L. 1979.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 1. General Provisions › 53-3-104. Repealed

53-3-104. Repealed.
Sec. 28, Ch. 670, L. 1985.
History: En. Sec. 7, Part 2, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 117, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 199, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 212, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 71-309.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 1. General Provisions › 53-3-105. Repealed

53-3-105. Repealed.
Sec. 28, Ch. 670, L. 1985.
History: En. Sec. 6, Part 2, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 129, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 117, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 155, L. 1947; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 199, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 57, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 86, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 212, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 29, Ch. 121, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 225, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 375, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 30, Ch. 37, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 379, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-308(3).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 1. General Provisions › 53-3-106. Repealed

53-3-106. Repealed.
Sec. 28, Ch. 670, L. 1985.
History: En. Sec. 3, Part 2, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 27, Ch. 37, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-305.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 1. General Provisions › 53-3-107. Repealed

53-3-107. Repealed.
Sec. 28, Ch. 670, L. 1985.
History: En. Sec. 4, Part 2, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 199, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 27, Ch. 121, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 37, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-306.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 1. General Provisions › 53-3-108. Repealed

53-3-108. Repealed.
Sec. 13, Ch. 580, L. 1989.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 670, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 10, Sp. L. June 1986; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 451, L. 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 1. General Provisions › 53-3-109. Repealed

53-3-109. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 670, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 10, Sp. L. June 1986; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 451, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 580, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 442, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 578, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 7, Sp. L. July 1992.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 1. General Provisions › 53-3-110. Repealed

53-3-110. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 16, Ch. 670, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 435, L. 1993.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 1. General Provisions › 53-3-111. Confidentiality

53-3-111. Confidentiality.
(1) Except as provided in 53-2-211, personal information provided to or obtained by the department for the purposes of this chapter is confidential.
(2) Except as provided in 53-2-211 or as authorized by law, disclosure of confidential information concerning applicants for indigent assistance is restricted to purposes directly connected with the administration of programs administered by a local office of public assistance except as otherwise provided in this section.
(3) Confidential information may be released upon written consent of the applicant.
(4) Confidential information concerning an applicant may be released without prior consent if an emergency situation necessitates the release. The applicant must be informed of the release as soon as practicable.
(5) Confidential information may be released without notice or consent for the purpose of fraud investigation, collection of child support, the purposes of 53-2-211, and third-party medical recovery.
(6) Confidential information may be released if directed by a court order.
History: En. Sec. 17, Ch. 670, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 410, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 571, L. 2001.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 1. General Provisions › 53-3-113. Repealed

53-3-113. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 18, Ch. 670, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 451, L. 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 1. General Provisions › 53-3-114. Repealed

53-3-114. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 19, Ch. 670, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 435, L. 1993.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 1. General Provisions › 53-3-115. Legislative findings

53-3-115. Legislative findings.
(1) The legislature finds that in order to use the limited resources of the state for the purposes of providing public assistance to persons whom it has determined are in need, certain programs must be eliminated and the provision of public assistance programs must be reorganized for more efficient delivery of services.
(2) The legislature finds that county governments are in the best position to efficiently and effectively deliver services for those in need who are not otherwise eligible for similar services provided by the department of public health and human services.
(3) (a) The legislature finds that the needs of persons who are aged, infirm, or misfortunate are adequately and appropriately provided for through the following programs:
(i) medicaid;
(ii) cash assistance, as defined in 53-2-902;
(iii) food stamps;
(iv) commodities; and
(v) low-income energy assistance.
(b) The legislature further finds that the counties may in their discretion provide other programs of public assistance that they determine are appropriate and that may be funded with money derived from a county mill levy.
(4) The legislature finds that the effects of eliminating the state program of general relief are not known and that the administration and financing of public assistance programs by each county may not provide uniform assistance throughout the state.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 561, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 428, Ch. 546, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 29, Ch. 571, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 157, Ch. 574, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 104, Ch. 114, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 41, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 1. General Provisions › 53-3-116. Indigent assistance -- optional county program

53-3-116. Indigent assistance -- optional county program.
(1) A county may provide a program of indigent assistance that it determines necessary. The program may include assistance for food, clothing, shelter, transportation, and medical assistance for individuals not eligible for state or federal programs providing similar assistance. A county may provide for the burial, entombment, or cremation of indigents. The indigent assistance program of the county includes:
(a) job search, job training, work-for-assistance, and employment programs; and
(b) health care, preventive care, and wellness programs as determined by the county commissioners.
(2) A county may establish the criteria for determining eligibility for assistance, including but not limited to residency requirements, limits on income and resources, and the amount, scope, and duration of assistance.
(3) A county may deny assistance for a reasonable period if a person has voluntarily left employment without good cause or is discharged due to misconduct.
(4) The program may be funded with money derived from a county mill levy as authorized by law.
(5) A person is indigent for purposes of this subsection if the value of all income and resources available to pay for that person's burial, entombment, or cremation at the time of death is less than the negotiated amount due the funeral home or mortician for an indigent burial. Available income and resources may be determined by the county.
(6) A county may not deduct amounts that may be recovered from resources of a deceased indigent from a contract amount due a funeral home or mortician for burial services provided under 7-4-2915 or this section. A funeral home or a mortician that recovers an amount in excess of a contract amount paid under this subsection shall reimburse the county for the amount recovered up to the amount of the contract.
History: En. Sec. 24, Ch. 561, L. 1993; Sec. 53-2-804, MCA 1995; redes. 53-3-116 by Sec. 314(3), Ch. 42, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 30, Ch. 571, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 158, Ch. 574, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 213, L. 2021.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 1. General Provisions › 53-3-121. Repealed

53-3-121. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 580, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 7, Sp. L. July 1992.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 1. General Provisions › 53-3-122. Repealed

53-3-122. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 580, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 7, Sp. L. July 1992.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 2. Eligibility and Application for General Relief (Repealed) › 53-3-201. Repealed

53-3-201. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. 71-302.2 by Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 37, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-302.2(part); amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 7, Sp. L. July 1992.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 2. Eligibility and Application for General Relief (Repealed) › 53-3-202. Repealed

53-3-202. Repealed.
Sec. 28, Ch. 670, L. 1985.
History: En. Sec. 10, Part 2, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 199, L. 1951; R.C.M. 1947, 71-312.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 2. Eligibility and Application for General Relief (Repealed) › 53-3-203. Repealed

53-3-203. Repealed.
Sec. 28, Ch. 670, L. 1985.
History: En. Sec. 11, Part 2, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 199, L. 1951; R.C.M. 1947, 71-313.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 2. Eligibility and Application for General Relief (Repealed) › 53-3-204. Repealed

53-3-204. Repealed.
Sec. 28, Ch. 670, L. 1985.
History: En. Subd. (b), Sec. 2, Part 2, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 129, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 26, Ch. 37, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-303.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 2. Eligibility and Application for General Relief (Repealed) › 53-3-205. Repealed

53-3-205. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 670, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 10, Sp. L. June 1986; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 614, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 451, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 580, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 585, L. 1989; amd. Secs. 1, 5, Ch. 603, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 7, Sp. L. July 1992; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 2. Eligibility and Application for General Relief (Repealed) › 53-3-206. Repealed

53-3-206. Repealed.
Sec. 24, Ch. 7, Sp. L. July 1992.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 670, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 10, Sp. L. June 1986; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 451, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 580, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 585, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 603, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 442, L. 1991.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 2. Eligibility and Application for General Relief (Repealed) › 53-3-207. Repealed

53-3-207. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: (1)En. Sec. 1, Ch. 138, L. 1985; (2)En. Sec. 8, Ch. 670, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 456, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 2. Eligibility and Application for General Relief (Repealed) › 53-3-208. Repealed

53-3-208. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 670, L. 1985.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 2. Eligibility and Application for General Relief (Repealed) › 53-3-209. Repealed

53-3-209. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 670, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 10, Sp. L. June 1986; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 451, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 580, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 7, Sp. L. July 1992.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 2. Eligibility and Application for General Relief (Repealed) › 53-3-210. Repealed

53-3-210. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 456, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 2. Eligibility and Application for General Relief (Repealed) › 53-3-211. Repealed

53-3-211. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 563, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 7, Sp. L. July 1992.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 2. Eligibility and Application for General Relief (Repealed) › 53-3-212. Repealed

53-3-212. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 563, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 7, Sp. L. July 1992.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 2. Eligibility and Application for General Relief (Repealed) › 53-3-215. Repealed

53-3-215. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 580, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 7, Sp. L. July 1992.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 3. Conditions and Form of Assistance Liability for Assistance (Repealed and Terminated) › 53-3-301. Repealed

53-3-301. Repealed.
Sec. 28, Ch. 670, L. 1985.
History: En. Sec. 12, Part 2, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 47, L. 1949; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 199, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 32, Ch. 37, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-314; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 4, Sp. L. 1981; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 651, L. 1983.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 3. Conditions and Form of Assistance Liability for Assistance (Repealed and Terminated) › 53-3-302. Repealed

53-3-302. Repealed.
Sec. 28, Ch. 670, L. 1985.
History: En. Sec. 5, Part 2, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 129, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 180, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 121, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 208, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 29, Ch. 37, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-307(part); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 4, Sp. L. 1981.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 3. Conditions and Form of Assistance Liability for Assistance (Repealed and Terminated) › 53-3-303. Repealed

53-3-303. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 5, Part 2, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 129, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 180, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 121, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 208, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 29, Ch. 37, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-307(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 349, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 579, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 7, Sp. L. July 1992.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 3. Conditions and Form of Assistance Liability for Assistance (Repealed and Terminated) › 53-3-304. Repealed

53-3-304. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 5, Part 2, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 129, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 180, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 121, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 208, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 29, Ch. 37, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-307(part); amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 651, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 10, Sp. L. March 1986; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 614, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 451, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 580, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 64, Ch. 613, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 701, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 7, Sp. L. July 1992.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 3. Conditions and Form of Assistance Liability for Assistance (Repealed and Terminated) › 53-3-305. Repealed

53-3-305. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 5, Part 2, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 129, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 180, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 121, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 208, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 29, Ch. 37, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-307(3); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 10, Sp. L. March 1986; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 579, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 7, Sp. L. July 1992.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 3. Conditions and Form of Assistance Liability for Assistance (Repealed and Terminated) › 53-3-306. Repealed

53-3-306. Repealed.
Sec. 28, Ch. 670, L. 1985.
History: En. 71-302.2 by Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 37, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-302.2(part); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 450, L. 1979.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 3. Conditions and Form of Assistance Liability for Assistance (Repealed and Terminated) › 53-3-307. Repealed

53-3-307. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. 71-302.2 by Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 37, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-302.2(part); amd. Sec. 26, Ch. 670, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 7, Sp. L. July 1992.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 3. Conditions and Form of Assistance Liability for Assistance (Repealed and Terminated) › 53-3-308. Repealed

53-3-308. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 670, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 580, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 69, Ch. 10, L. 1993.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 3. Conditions and Form of Assistance Liability for Assistance (Repealed and Terminated) › 53-3-309. Repealed

53-3-309. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 670, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 451, L. 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 3. Conditions and Form of Assistance Liability for Assistance (Repealed and Terminated) › 53-3-310. Repealed

53-3-310. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 670, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 442, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 7, Sp. L. July 1992; amd. Sec. 29, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 3. Conditions and Form of Assistance Liability for Assistance (Repealed and Terminated) › 53-3-311. Repealed

53-3-311. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 670, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 451, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 585, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 603, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 7, Sp. L. July 1992.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 3. Conditions and Form of Assistance Liability for Assistance (Repealed and Terminated) › 53-3-312. Terminated

53-3-312. Terminated.
Sec. 30, Ch. 670, L. 1985.
History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 670, L. 1985.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 3. Conditions and Form of Assistance Liability for Assistance (Repealed and Terminated) › 53-3-313. Repealed

53-3-313. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 670, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 580, L. 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 3. Conditions and Form of Assistance Liability for Assistance (Repealed and Terminated) › 53-3-314. Repealed

53-3-314. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 13, Ch. 670, L. 1985.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 3. Conditions and Form of Assistance Liability for Assistance (Repealed and Terminated) › 53-3-315. Repealed

53-3-315. Repealed.
Sec. 4, Ch. 482, L. 1989.
History: En. Sec. 6, Part 2, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 129, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 117, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 155, L. 1947; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 199, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 57, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 86, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 212, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 29, Ch. 121, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 225, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 375, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 30, Ch. 37, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 379, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-308(1), (2), (4), (5); amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 38, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 707, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 325, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 535, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 670, L. 1985; Sec. 53-3-103, MCA 1983; redes. 53-3-315 by Code Commissioner, 1985.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 3. Conditions and Form of Assistance Liability for Assistance (Repealed and Terminated) › 53-3-318. Repealed

53-3-318. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 442, L. 1991.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 3. Conditions and Form of Assistance Liability for Assistance (Repealed and Terminated) › 53-3-321. Repealed

53-3-321. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 580, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 580, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 701, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 45, Ch. 16, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 7, Sp. L. July 1992.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 3. Conditions and Form of Assistance Liability for Assistance (Repealed and Terminated) › 53-3-322. Repealed

53-3-322. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 701, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 7, Sp. L. July 1992.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 3. Conditions and Form of Assistance Liability for Assistance (Repealed and Terminated) › 53-3-323. Repealed

53-3-323. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 701, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 7, Sp. L. July 1992.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 3. Conditions and Form of Assistance Liability for Assistance (Repealed and Terminated) › 53-3-324. Repealed

53-3-324. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 701, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 7, Sp. L. July 1992.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 3. Conditions and Form of Assistance Liability for Assistance (Repealed and Terminated) › 53-3-325. Repealed

53-3-325. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 701, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 7, Sp. L. July 1992.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 3. Conditions and Form of Assistance Liability for Assistance (Repealed and Terminated) › 53-3-326. Repealed

53-3-326. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 701, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 7, Sp. L. July 1992.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 3. Conditions and Form of Assistance Liability for Assistance (Repealed and Terminated) › 53-3-327. Repealed

53-3-327. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 701, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 7, Sp. L. July 1992.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 3. General Relief › Part 3. Conditions and Form of Assistance Liability for Assistance (Repealed and Terminated) › 53-3-328. Repealed

53-3-328. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 561, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 578, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 23, Ch. 7, Sp. L. July 1992.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 1. Child Welfare Services (Renumbered and Repealed) › 53-4-121. Repealed

53-4-121. Repealed.
Sec. 112, Ch. 609, L. 1987.
History: En. Sec. 5, Part 6, Ch. 82, L. 1937; R.C.M. 1947, 71-714(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 1. Child Welfare Services (Renumbered and Repealed) › 53-4-122. Repealed

53-4-122. Repealed.
Sec. 112, Ch. 609, L. 1987.
History: En. Sec. 5, Part 6, Ch. 82, L. 1937; R.C.M. 1947, 71-714(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-202. Cash assistance to be in effect in all counties

53-4-202. Cash assistance to be in effect in all counties.
(1) It is required that the state plan and programs described in the state plan must be in effect in each county of the state.
(2) It is not required that the programs funded under temporary assistance for needy families be uniformly administered in each county of the state, provided that the programs are administered in accordance with all requirements of the state plan and federal law. The department may also administer demonstration programs pursuant to section 1115 of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 1315, or any other provision of that act that permits the states to administer experimental, pilot, or demonstration projects.
(3) An enrolled member of an Indian tribe participating in a program that is funded, at least in part, by temporary assistance for needy families must be subject to the same rules, policies, and requirements as all other applicants for and recipients of benefits funded by temporary assistance for needy families unless an exception is expressly granted by federal law.
History: En. Sec. 2, Part 4, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 156, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 50, Ch. 121, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 71-503(c); amd. Sec. 155, Ch. 370, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 491, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 486, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 465, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 41, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-203. Repealed

53-4-203. Repealed.
Sec. 3, Ch. 200, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 703, L. 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-209. Montana parents as scholars program -- department duties

53-4-209. Montana parents as scholars program -- department duties.
(1) There is a Montana parents as scholars program administered by the department.
(2) The department shall:
(a) use state maintenance of effort funds or temporary assistance for needy families funds in a program to provide assistance to eligible households for the purpose of continuation of education leading toward a high school diploma, a high school equivalency diploma, vocational training, an associate's degree, or a baccalaureate degree;
(b) allow an individual receiving temporary assistance for needy families to attend an approved educational program if the individual:
(i) meets the income and resource eligibility requirements for temporary assistance for needy families; and
(ii) qualifies as a full-time student pursuant to subsection (4); and
(c) limit approved educational programs to educational courses that are intended to promote economic self-sufficiency, not to exceed the baccalaureate level.
(3) The participants may apply for and may be eligible for child-care assistance provided by the department to be paid from the temporary assistance for needy families block grant funds that are transferred to discretionary funding for child care.
(4) A program must require a participant to be a full-time student, which means that a participant:
(a) shall maintain enrollment in at least 12 credit hours each semester or 30 credit hours a year; or
(b) must be a full-time high school student, student studying for a high school equivalency diploma, or vocational training student as defined by the institution in which the participant is enrolled;
(c) shall maintain a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 grade point scale or be making satisfactory progress as defined by the institution in which the participant is enrolled; and
(d) may not be allowed to remain in the program after receiving a baccalaureate degree.
(5) (a) There may be no more than 25 participants in the program at any one time.
(b) Temporary assistance for needy families participants within the 12-month period allowed by federal law do not count in the total number of participants in the parents as scholars program. However, the parents as scholars program may be used to extend a participant's education beyond the 12-month federal period.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 184, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 287, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 27, Ch. 55, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 87, Ch. 261, L. 2021; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 141, L. 2023.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-210. Tribal family assistance plan

53-4-210. Tribal family assistance plan.
(1) As used in this section, "Indian tribe" means an Indian tribe that has a federally recognized governing body carrying out substantial governmental duties and powers over any area.
(2) The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, 42 U.S.C. 612, authorizes an Indian tribe or a combination of tribes to request federal approval to implement a tribal family assistance plan.
(3) (a) If a Montana Indian tribe or a combination of tribes receives approval to implement a tribal family assistance plan and chooses to base its share of the federal temporary assistance for needy families block grant on the same federal fiscal year 1994 service population as it plans to serve under the tribal family assistance plan, the legislature shall continue to provide the Indian tribe or combination of tribes with a proportionate state share based on the maintenance of effort level established by the legislature for that biennium or the maintenance of effort level set in statute.
(b) A tribe or combination of tribes may use the state share for:
(i) monthly cash benefit payments; or
(ii) supportive services costs as allowed under the Montana state plan for the temporary assistance for needy families program.
(4) The Indian tribe or combination of tribes retain eligibility to form a partnership with the department and share funding for approved special projects related to welfare reform.
(5) The department shall provide the Indian tribe or combination of tribes with a reasonable level of technical assistance in the form of eligibility and case management training, policy interpretation, and automated system background information. The technical assistance must be provided at no cost to the Indian tribe or combination of tribes for a period of 1 year after the inception of the tribal family assistance plan. After 1 year, the Indian tribe or combination of tribes may contract with the department for continued technical assistance.
(6) The tribe or combination of tribes may contract with the department for the provision of participant services or associated administrative functions that the tribe and the department find appropriate.
(7) The department shall transfer to each new tribal family assistance plan after April 28, 1999, $100,000 of general fund money from existing general fund appropriation authority for each of the fiscal years of the succeeding biennium for the use of each tribe implementing a family assistance plan.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 509, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 361, L. 2011.