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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 9Pt. 3Ch. 2Art. 1§ 11217 Federal Tanf Funding Declaration

§ 11217 Federal Tanf Funding Declaration

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 11217 Federal Tanf Funding Declaration

This law says the Director of Social Services must announce when extra federal money for helping needy families is no longer available. They also have to tell the state lawmakers about it.

Key Takeaways

  • •The Director of Social Services has to say when extra federal money for needy families stops.
  • •They must tell the state lawmakers about this change.
  • •This is about making sure everyone knows when the extra help is gone.

Example

Imagine the government was giving extra money to help families in need during tough times.

This law says that when that extra money stops, the person in charge has to write a note saying it’s over and give that note to the people who make the laws.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 11217 Federal Tanf Funding Declaration

(a) The Director of Social Services shall execute a declaration stating that increased federal financial participation in the Emergency Contingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Programs is no longer available pursuant to the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) (Public Law 111-5) or subsequent federal legislation, including an amendment to the ARRA, that maintains or extends increased federal financial participation. (b) The director shall provide a copy of the declaration to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 559, Sec. 32.5. (AB 12) Effective January 1, 2011.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Director of Social ServicesEmergency Contingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) ProgramsAmerican Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)declaration

Related Statutes

  • § 11379 Tanf Federal Funding Sunset
  • § 10055 Director Of Social Services
  • § 10550 Social Services Department Establishment
  • § 10551 Department Structure Overview
  • § 10552 Director Appointment Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 11217.
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