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MS HB971
Bill
Status
2/2/2021
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
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SNAP recipients must take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) and achieve scores at or above the 12th grade level in each category before qualifying for work requirement exemptions
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Recipients enrolled in TABE study programs are exempt from community service requirements during their enrollment period
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Recipients who score below 12th grade level on any TABE category must enroll in a Mississippi community college or TABE study program before retaking the test
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Recipients who fail to achieve 12th grade level scores on their second TABE attempt lose eligibility for work requirement exemptions
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Effective date: July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
SNAP recipients; must take TABE exam and achieve certain scores before will be exempt from work requirements.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021