HB 2670 - DIGEST |
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 2ND SUB) |
States that an applicant who is under eighteen years old and is pregnant or has a dependent child or children in his or her care is eligible to receive temporary assistance for needy families regardless of his or her income or available resources. |
States that a parent who is under eighteen years old and attending high school or working toward completing a general educational development certificate is eligible to receive working connections child care. |
Creates an assistance unit for minor parents within the department of social and health services to provide assistance and support to minor parents. |
Requires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to establish a competitive application process to provide grants to school districts for the establishment of a graduation, reality, and dual-role skills program. |
Requires the state institute for public policy to evaluate the effectiveness of the awarded grants. |
Allows a school district, at the request of an eligible student, to allow the student to transport his or her infant on a school bus or other transportation provided by the district, however, if the district denies the student's request it must authorize other arrangements for transportation. |