MA H291

Creates a Special Commission on Two-Generation Approaches to study anti-poverty strategies that simultaneously address needs of vulnerable parents and children to reduce chronic, multi-generational family poverty

Commission membership includes co-chairs from the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, plus commissioners from early education, elementary/secondary education, higher education, transitional assistance, labor/workforce development, and housing/economic development

Six additional members appointed by co-chairs: 3 from community-based organizations working with youth and families, 2 from research/educational/philanthropic institutions, and 1 from an organization focused on two-generation approaches

Commission must develop a two-generational school and employment readiness plan, identify best practices from other states, recommend inter-agency resource coordination, and create evaluation metrics for parent and child outcomes

Commission must convene within 60 days of enactment and submit final report with draft legislation and recommendations within 1 year