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MI HB5589
Bill
Status
2/15/2018
Primary Sponsor
Klint Kesto
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AI Summary
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Requires food assistance recipients and applicants to enroll in a GED preparation program, high school completion program, or literacy training program (in addition to federal work requirements) 90 days after a federal waiver is granted, if resources are available and assessment determines the program is appropriate.
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Allows individuals to meet work requirements by working an average of at least 20 hours per week monthly, participating 20 hours per week in an approved employment and training program, or volunteering at a nonprofit organization.
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Exempts individuals from these requirements using the same exemptions allowed under the PATH program (section 57f(3)).
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Requires the Michigan Department of Human Services to apply for a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service to implement these provisions.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Human services; food assistance; eligibility for food assistance under the social welfare act; require a high school diploma or general education development (GED) equivalency in addition to federal work requirements. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 14m.
Education: other
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/15/2018
2/20/2018