The department of social services and the department of elementary and secondary education may, subject to appropriation, use, administer and dispose of any gifts, grants, or in-kind services and may award grants to qualifying entities to carry out the caring communities program.

(L. 1995 H.B. 573 § 1 merged with S.B. 445 § 1, A.L. 2023 H.B. 447)