HB 1242 - DIGEST

 

     Provides for transitional services for long-term aid recipients.

     Offers participants who have not completed a high school degree or its equivalent a choice between participating in a secondary education component or a job search.

     Requires participants who have completed a high school degree or its equivalent to participate in job search.

     Requires participants in the job opportunities and basic skills program to take any job offered unless there is good cause to refuse.

     Revises provisions relating to reductions of benefits for long-term aid recipients.