50-09-02.6. State agency to submit plans and administer programs under title IV-B and title IV-E - Make application for federal funds

50-09-02.6. State agency to submit plans and administer programs under title IV-B

and title IV-E - Make application for federal funds.

1. The state agency may submit state plans in forms that meet the requirements for such

plans which are, or may be, imposed under title IV-B or title IV-E. The state agency

may take actions reasonably necessary to conform the administration of programs

under its supervision and direction to the requirements of title IV-B or title IV-E and the

state plans submitted thereunder, including the issuance of policy manuals, forms, and

program directives. The state agency may seek appropriate waivers of the

requirements of federal statutes or regulations as may be authorized by federal law.

2. The state agency may apply for additional or conditionally available funds, such as

adoption incentive payments, as may be made available under title IV-B or title IV-E,

and may take any action reasonably necessary to support an application.