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OK HB2339
Bill
Status
2/3/2014
Primary Sponsor
Dustin Roberts
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AI Summary
HB 2339 Summary
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Amends 70 O.S. 2011, Section 24-120 to address Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) payments and student truancy
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Requires school districts to notify the Department of Human Services when children under age 18 are absent without valid excuse for more than 20% of the school term
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Mandates the Department of Human Services withhold TANF payments to families with truant children and initiate investigations to improve school attendance
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Allows reinstatement of withheld TANF payments if the child's attendance improves to at least 80%
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Becomes effective November 1, 2014
Legislative Description
Public assistance; requiring Department of Human Services withhold certain assistance payments if child is truant; effective date.
Government
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Human Services
2/4/2014