Indiana § 16-46-7.5-3 Powers of the state department

Indiana Statutes

§ 16-46-7.5-3 — Powers of the state department

Indiana § 16-46-7.5-3

Title 16HEALTH

Art. 46STATE HEALTH GRANTS AND PROGRAMS

Ch. 7.5Pediatric Cancer Research and Treatment Grant

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(a)The state department may do the following:

(1)Develop the application and the criteria and standards of eligibility for entities described in subsection (b) that apply for a grant under this chapter.

(2)Establish criteria for determining the grant amount to be awarded to an approved applicant and the terms of an awarded grant, including placing a priority on providing grants for the following:

(A)Innovative research and treatments with the potential of resulting in novel therapies for pediatric cancer.

(B)Research and treatment identified by the state department as part of the state department's needs assessment under subdivision (6)(B) to address the state's highest needs concerning pediatric cancer in Indiana children.

(3)Determine policies for the expiration and renewal of a gr

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(a) The state department may do the
following:
(1) Develop the application and the criteria and standards of
eligibility for entities described in subsection (b) that apply for a
grant under this chapter.
(2) Establish criteria for determining the grant amount to be
awarded to an approved applicant and the terms of an awarded
grant, including placing a priority on providing grants for the
following:
(A) Innovative research and treatments with the potential of
resulting in novel therapies for pediatric cancer.
(B) Research and treatment identified by the state department
as part of the state department's needs assessment under
subdivision (6)(B) to address the state's highest needs
concerning pediatric cancer in Indiana children.
(3) Determine policies for the expiration and renewal of a grant.
(4) Require that all grant funds be used for the purpose of
research and treatment with the purpose of combating childhood
cancer.
(5) Develop procedures in ensuring that funds provided through
a grant are expended for the stated purpose.
(6) Develop a written plan to assist in making determinations
concerning grants under this chapter that does the following:
(A) Identifies existing pediatric cancer research, treatment, and
funding programs for pediatric cancer in Indiana and those that
provide assistance to children in Indiana diagnosed with cancer.
(B) Includes a needs assessment for pediatric cancer patients of
Indiana identifying additional research funding needs by cancer
type and geographic area, with documentation of any
determination that support is needed.
(C) Includes a prioritized list of programs and research projects
eligible for assistance under this chapter.
(7) Adopt administrative rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary for the
administration of this chapter.
(b) The state department may only award a grant under this chapter
to any of the following entities that specialize in performing research
and treatment in Indiana concerning pediatric cancer for Indiana
children:
(1) An Indiana institution of higher education.
(2) An Indiana academic medical center or medical research
hospital.
(3) An Indiana nonprofit entity.
(4) An Indiana governmental entity.