TITLE 465 DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES

Under IC 4-22-2-23, the Department of Child Services intends to adopt a rule concerning the following:

OVERVIEW: Makes numerous changes to 465 IAC 1-1 to delete obsolete references, to define the "department" as the "Indiana department of child services", and to replace "division of family and children" with the "department" or "central collection unit" as appropriate throughout the rule. Amends 465 IAC 1-1-1 to include parent locator services as a part of child support services, to include a definition of the term "fees", to clarify "nonpublic assistance recipient", and to make other technical changes. Amends 465 IAC 1-1-2 regarding child support services fees paid by persons who have not received federal public assistance. Amends 465 IAC 1-1-11 regarding recoupment of overpayments of child support. Repeals 465 IAC 1-1-4, 465 IAC 1-1-7, 465 IAC 1-1-9, and 465 IAC 1-1-10. Comments and questions may be addressed to the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator for this rule. Statutory authority: IC 31-25-2-18.

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator for this rule is:

John Wood

Deputy General Counsel

Indiana Department of Child Services

302 West Washington Street E306 - MS47

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 233-6547

john.wood@dcs.in.gov

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Ombudsman designated by IC 4-4-35-8 is:

Erik Scheub

Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship

One North Capitol, Suite 600

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 232-5679

ombudsman@osbe.in.gov

Resources available to regulated entities through the small business ombudsman include the ombudsman's duties stated in IC 4-4-35-8, specifically IC 4-4-35-8(9), investigating and attempting to resolve any matter regarding compliance by a small business with a law, rule, or policy administered by a state agency, either as a party to a proceeding or as a mediator.

DIN: 20160210-IR-465160054NIA

Composed: May 06,2024 6:40:26PM EDT

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