Florida § 414.295 Temporary cash assistance programs; public records exemption

Florida Statutes

§ 414.295 — Temporary cash assistance programs; public records exemption

Florida § 414.295

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Ch. 414FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY

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Bluebook

Fla. Stat. § 414.295 (2026).

Text

(1)Personal identifying information of a temporary cash assistance program participant, a participant’s family, or a participant’s family or household member, except for information identifying a parent who does not live in the same home as the child, which is held by the department, CareerSource Florida, Inc., the Department of Health, the Department of Revenue, the Department of Education, or a local workforce development board or local committee created pursuant to s. 445.007 is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. Such confidential and exempt information may be released for purposes directly connected with:

(a)The administration of the temporary assistance for needy families plan under Title IV-A of the Social Security Act, as amen

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(1) Personal identifying information of a temporary cash assistance program participant, a participant’s family, or a participant’s family or household member, except for information identifying a parent who does not live in the same home as the child, which is held by the department, CareerSource Florida, Inc., the Department of Health, the Department of Revenue, the Department of Education, or a local workforce development board or local committee created pursuant to s. 445.007 is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. Such confidential and exempt information may be released for purposes directly connected with: (a) The administration of the temporary assistance for needy families plan under Title IV-A of the Social Security Act, as amended, by the department, CareerSource Florida, Inc., the Department of Military Affairs, the Department of Health, the Department of Revenue, the Department of Education, a local workforce development board or local committee created pursuant to s. 445.007, or a school district. (b) The administration of the state’s plan or program approved under Title IV-B, Title IV-D, or Title IV-E of the Social Security Act, as amended, or under Title I, Title X, Title XIV, Title XVI, Title XIX, Title XX, or Title XXI of the Social Security Act, as amended. (c) An investigation, prosecution, or criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding conducted in connection with the administration of any of the plans or programs specified in paragraph (a) or paragraph (b) by a federal, state, or local governmental entity, upon request by that entity, if such request is made pursuant to the proper exercise of that entity’s duties and responsibilities. (d) The administration of any other state, federal, or federally assisted program that provides assistance or services on the basis of need, in cash or in kind, directly to a participant. (e) An audit or similar activity, such as a review of expenditure reports or financial review, conducted in connection with the administration of plans or programs specified in paragraph (a) or paragraph (b) by a governmental entity authorized by law to conduct such audit or activity. (f) The administration of the reemployment assistance program. (g) The reporting to the appropriate agency or official of information about known or suspected instances of physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, or negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child or elderly person receiving assistance, if circumstances indicate that the health or welfare of the child or elderly person is threatened. (h) The administration of services to elderly persons under ss. 430.601-430.606.

(2) If information is obtained from a participant through an integrated eligibility process so that the requirements of more than one state or federal program apply to the information, the requirements of the program that is the provider of the information shall prevail. If the department cannot determine which program is the provider of the information, the requirements of each applicable state or federal program shall be met.

Legislative History

s. 2, ch. 2001-160; s. 2, ch. 2006-287; s. 32, ch. 2008-61; s. 319, ch. 2011-142; s. 64, ch. 2012-30; s. 76, ch. 2013-15; s. 21, ch. 2015-98; s. 18, ch. 2016-216; s. 15, ch. 2021-10.