Alabama Administrative Code Title 185 - ALABAMA CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION BOARD
Here’s a structured overview of Title 185 – Alabama Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board in the Alabama Administrative Code:
📘 Structure & Chapters
Title 185 comprises the following chapters under Agency 185 – State Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board:
Chapter 185‑X‑1 – Organization
Chapter 185‑X‑2 – Definitions
Chapter 185‑X‑3 – Management of the Trust Fund
Chapter 185‑X‑4 – Disbursement of Funds
Chapter 185‑X‑5 – Amendment of Rules
Chapter 185‑X‑6 – Declaratory Rulings
Chapter 185‑X‑7 – Hearings and Appeals (regulations.justia.com, admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
🏛️ Chapter 1 – Organization
Key provisions include:
Name & Authority (185‑X‑1‑.01): Establishes the Board under the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Act (§ 26‑16‑1 et seq.) (regulations.justia.com, regulations.justia.com)
Composition: 14 members—5 ex‑officio officials and 9 gubernatorial appointees with 3‑year terms
Officers & Meetings: Chair, vice-chair, and secretary roles; at least two regular public meetings held annually, meeting rules outlined (admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
Powers & Duties (185‑X‑1‑.06):
Promulgate rules
Set executive director’s salary and staff levels
Oversee trust fund distribution, public education, local prevention coordination
Accept federal/state funding, gifts, grants (law.cornell.edu)
Committees & Personnel: Permanent committees (e.g., Finance, Public Relations); board approves executive director and staff, with salary capped relative to state officials (admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
📚 Chapter 2 – Definitions
Offers definitions relating to the Board and the Trust Fund (e.g., “Board,” “Trust Fund”) (casetext.com)
💰 Chapter 3 – Management of the Trust Fund
Covers:
Fund purpose
How funds are received, deposited, and governed
Control and access rules for the Children's Trust Fund (law.cornell.edu)
📤 Chapter 4 – Disbursement of Funds
Outlines criteria and procedures for awarding funds to qualifying programs. (Specific provisions not detailed in sources but standard in structure.)
🧩 Chapter 5 – Amendment of Rules
Specifies how administrative rules can be revised following statutory processes.
🧭 Chapter 6 – Declaratory Rulings
Establishes procedure for the Board to issue official declaratory rulings interpreting regulations.
⚖️ Chapter 7 – Hearings & Appeals
Sets forth the formal administrative hearing and appeal process under the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act.
📜 Statutory Authority
These rules implement the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Act, Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 26‑16‑1 et seq. (alabamapublichealth.gov, regulations.justia.com)
🔍 How to Access Full Text
Justia provides the full chapter list and links (admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
Cornell LII hosts Chapters 1–3 (law.cornell.edu)
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