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MS HB458
Bill
Status
Failed
1/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
- SNAP recipients must take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) and score at or above the 12th grade level in each category before being exempt from work requirements
- Recipients enrolled in TABE study programs are exempt from community service requirements during their enrollment
- Recipients scoring below 12th grade level in any category must enroll in a community college or TABE study program and may retake the test
- Recipients failing to achieve 12th grade level scores on a second TABE attempt are not exempt from SNAP work requirements
- Effective date: July 1, 2018
Legislative Description
SNAP recipients; must take TABE exam and achieve certain scores before will be exempt from work requirements.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/30/2018
Committee Referrals
Public Health and Human Services1/5/2018
Full Bill Text
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