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MN SF1739

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Hayden

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Origin

Senate

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Extends maximum length of approved postsecondary education or training programs from 24 months to four years for MFIP participants.

  • Requires participants with high school diploma, GED credential, or adult high school diploma to be informed of postsecondary education or training opportunities while in MFIP.

  • Allows participants without high school diploma, GED, or adult high school diploma to pursue these credentials as approved work activities without prior proficiency requirements.

  • Extends job search period after program completion from six weeks to 12 weeks before participants must accept any full-time suitable employment or revise employment plan.

  • Repeals restrictions on English as a second language (ESL) and adult basic education participation limits and caps previously specified in statute.

Legislative Description

Minnesota family investment program (MFIP) participants education opportunities modification

Last Action

Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance

3/20/2014

Committee Referrals

Finance3/20/2014
Health, Human Services and Housing2/25/2014

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