8-1-19.5-9. State policy concerning use of 211; human services agencies to consult 211 service provider before establishing hotline; disseminating 211 information

IN Code § 8-1-19.5-9 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 9. (a) It is the policy of the state that 211 services should, in an orderly and efficient manner:

(1) provide access to human services; and

(2) collect needed information about human services and the delivery of human services in Indiana.

(b) A state agency or department that provides human services may not establish a public telephone line or hotline to provide information or referrals unless the agency or department first:

(1) consults with the recognized 211 service provider in the area to be served by the telephone line or hotline about using 211 to provide access to the information or referrals; and

(2) notifies the authority of the consultation described in subdivision (1).

(c) A person may not disseminate information to the public about the availability of 211 or 211 services in an area of Indiana except in accordance with a rule adopted by the authority under IC 4-22-2.

As added by P.L.60-2004, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.156-2017, SEC.9.