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MS HB458

Bill

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Omeria Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

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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