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IN HB1286
Bill
Status
1/10/2019
Primary Sponsor
John Bartlett
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Parent Education Assistance Pilot Program to provide grants for child care costs to parents who are full-time students at postsecondary institutions or vocational schools, have at least one dependent child living with them, and currently receive TANF, Medicaid, or SNAP benefits.
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Grant amount equals $23.15 per hour multiplied by 40 hours per week, awarded monthly or more frequently as determined by the office of the secretary.
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Participants must volunteer at least 32 hours per month at their child's school or child care facility, maintain full-time student status, keep at least a "C" average, and may not receive TANF, Medicaid, or SNAP while in the program.
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Required training for participants covers financial planning, credit score improvement, and home purchasing programs for first-time buyers.
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Program participation limited to 4 years maximum; the pilot program expires June 30, 2029, with funding through a dedicated fund that does not revert to the general fund at fiscal year end.
Legislative Description
Pilot program to fund educational attainment. Establishes the parent education assistance pilot program (pilot program). Provides that the office of the secretary of family and social services shall administer the pilot program. Specifies the requirements an individual must satisfy to be eligible to participate in the pilot program. Provides requirements for maintaining participation in the pilot program. Specifies the amount of an eligible individual's grant under the pilot program. Establishes the parent education assistance pilot program fund (fund) for the purpose of funding the pilot program. Provides that the office of the secretary administers the fund.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Education
1/10/2019