CA SB1446

Beginning July 1, 2019, counties must deem CalWORKs recipients in compliance with welfare-to-work requirements if they meet the federally required minimum average hours per week of participation, unless the recipient requests sanctions in writing or electronically.

Counties must provide necessary supportive services to recipients deemed in compliance under this section in accordance with existing CalWORKs supportive services provisions.

The State Department of Social Services must issue an all-county letter or similar instruction by July 1, 2019, to implement the act without using the Administrative Procedure Act rulemaking process.

No continuous appropriation from the General Fund under Section 15200 of the Welfare and Institutions Code shall be made to implement this act.

If the Commission on State Mandates determines the act contains state-mandated costs, reimbursement to local agencies shall be made pursuant to Part 7 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.