S10952019 Regular Session
Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding an employment and training program for persons with income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level and for persons formerly receiving public assistance.
HEALTH AND WELFARE -- Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding an employment and training program for persons with income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level and for persons formerly receiving public assistance.
HEALTH AND WELFARE
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this legislation is to help those individuals transitioning off of SNAP and Medicaid into economic self-sufficiency by creating a short-term, state-funded program. The state will supply a total of $500 for medical and/or job training costs to be used over a six month period if the participant works with a qualifying non-profit and creates and follows a plan to get out of poverty.
LATEST ACTION
Reported Printed; referred to Health & Welfare
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2019
- Chamber
- senate
- Status date
- Feb 11, 2019