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MS HB971

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Omeria Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Recipients enrolled in TABE study programs are exempt from community service requirements during their enrollment period

  • 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

  • Recipients who fail to achieve 12th grade level scores on their second TABE attempt lose eligibility for work requirement exemptions

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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