Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-204.1

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 8, October 30, 2024

Rule 441-204.1 - Definitions

"Child" means either a person less than 18 years of age or a person 18, 19, or 20 years of age who meets one or more of the following conditions:

1. Is in full-time attendance at an accredited school pursuing a course of study leading to a high school diploma.

2. Is attending an instructional program leading to a high school equivalency diploma.

3. Has been identified by the director of special education of the area education agency as a child requiring special education as defined in Iowa Code section 256B.2(1).

"Guardianship subsidy" means a monthly payment to assist in covering the cost of room, board, clothing, and spending money for the child.

"Nonrecurring expenses" means reasonable and necessary guardianship fees, court costs, attorney fees, and other expenses that are directly related to finalizing the legal guardianship of a child. These expenses shall be limited to attorney fees, court filing fees and other court costs.

"Relative" means a person to whom a child is related by blood, marriage, or adoption, or a person who has a significant, committed, positive relationship with the child.

"Sibling group" means at least two children who are whole or half-siblings. A sibling group may include adopted children who have a common parent.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-204.1

Amended by IAB December 5, 2018/Volume XLI, Number 12, effective 2/1/2019

Amended by IAB June 16, 2021/Volume XLIII, Number 26, effective 8/1/2021

Amended by IAB July 10, 2024/Volume XLVII, Number 1, effective 8/14/2024