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MS HB477

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Omeria Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires unemployed recipients of SNAP or TANF benefits who are 18 years or older to take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE).

  • Requires recipients scoring below 12th grade level in any TABE category to enroll in a remedial program at a Mississippi community college to address deficiencies.

  • Requires recipients to retake the TABE after completing remedial coursework and continue enrolling in programs and retesting until achieving 12th grade level or above in all TABE categories.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

SNAP & TANF recipients; require those unemployed to take Test of Adult Basic Education.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services1/8/2018

Full Bill Text

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