Senate Bill 1387 Summary

• Allows the department to waive work requirements for individuals receiving full-time child care assistance who are enrolled full-time in accredited educational institutions, vocational training, or degree programs reasonably related to employment goals.

• Requires individuals waiving work requirements to confirm intent to obtain education or training leading to employment in occupations with starting wages sufficient to eliminate need for public assistance.

• Requires satisfactory progress demonstration in the education or training activity to continue receiving child care assistance under the waiver provision.

• Department must review education or training programs to verify they are related to employment goals.