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NY A05875
Bill
Status
3/23/2023
Primary Sponsor
Maritza Davila
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AI Summary
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Amends Social Services Law Section 131-a to exempt income earned from participation in federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act programs or public assistance employment, training, or skills certification programs from public assistance need calculations.
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Income disregard applies to heads of household or any household member receiving public assistance or applying for such aid who participate in qualifying job training or adult education programs.
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Earned income exemption is limited to at least six consecutive months following the last day of the month when a person commences employment after completing a qualifying job training or adult education program.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Exempts income earned by a head of household or any person in the household from certain job training or adult education programs from the determination of need for public assistance programs.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/3/2024