HB 3141-S - DIGEST
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

Assures that subsidized employment in the community jobs program will be available to parents who are unable to find employment after earnest efforts at job search or education and training activities.

Reforms components of Washington's subsidized child care program by redesigning the eligibility determination process.

Requires the department of early learning to establish and implement policies in the working connections child care program to promote stability and quality of care for children from low-income households.

Requires the Washington WorkFirst subcabinet, in consultation with the governor, to: (1) Reevaluate the structure of the WorkFirst program; and

(2) Develop a proposal for redesigning the state's use of temporary assistance for needy families funds.