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 PUBLIC LAW 104-193—AUG. 22, 1996 110 STAT. 2115 "(A) have been consulted regarding the plan and design of welfare services in the State so that services are provided in a manner appropriate to loceJ populations; and "(B) have had at least 45 days to submit comments on the plan and the design of such services. " (5) CERTIFICATION THAT THE STATE WILL PROVIDE INDIANS WITH EQUITABLE ACCESS TO ASSISTANCE. — ^A certification by the chief executive officer of the State that, during the fiscal year, the State will provide each member of an Indian tribe, who is domiciled in the State and is not eligible for assistance xinder a tribal family assistance plan approved under section 412, with equitable access to assistance under the State program funded under this part attributable to funds provided by the Federal Government. " (6) CERTIFICATION OF STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES TO ENSURE AGAINST PROGRAM FRAUD AND ABUSE.— A certification by the chief executive officer of the State that the State has established and is enforcing standards and procedures to ensure against program fraud and abuse, including standards and procedures concerning nepotism, conflicts of interest among individuals responsible for the administration and supervision of the State program, kickbacks, and the use of political patronage. " (7) OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION OF STANDARDS AND PROCE- DURES TO ENSURE THAT THE STATE WILL SCREEN FOR AND IDEN- TIFY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.— "(A) IN GENERAL.—At the option of the State, a certification by the chief executive officer of the State that the State has established and is enforcing standards and procedures to— "(i) screen and identify individuals receiving assistance under this part with a history of domestic violence while maintaining the confidentiality of such individuals; "(ii) refer such individuals to counseling and supportive services; and "(iii) waive, pursuant to a determination of good cause, other program requirements such as time limits (for so long as necessary) for individuals receiving assistance, residency requirements, child support cooperation requirements, and family cap provisions, in cases where compliance with such requirements would make it more difficult for individueds receiving assistance under this part to escape domestic violence or unfairly penalize such individuals who are or have been victimized by such violence, or individuals who are at risk of further domestic violence. " (B) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEFINED. —For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'domestic violence' has the same meaning as the term 'battered or subjected to extreme cruelty, as defined in section 408(a)(7)(C)(iii). "(b) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF STATE PLAN SUMMARY. —The State shall make available to the public a summary of any plan submitted by the State under this section. " SEC. 403. GRANTS TO STATES. 42 USC 603. "(a) GRANTS.—

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