2798-S2.E AMS FRAN S5550.2

E2SHB 2798 - S AMD TO WM COMM AMD (S-5775.1/94)

By Senators Franklin, Wojahn, Prentice and Fraser

    Beginning on page 15, after line 18 of the amendment, strike all of sections 27, 28, and 29 and insert the following:

    "Sec. 27.  RCW 74.12.360 and 1993 c 312 s 10 are each amended to read as follows:

    (1) ((As part of the orientation and assessment conducted pursuant to RCW 74.25.020,)) The department shall ((assist the family of the recipient in determining)) determine, in the following order of priority, the most appropriate living situation that will best ensure the safety and well-being for each recipient of aid to families with dependent children who is receiving those benefits as a head of household and is under age eighteen.  Appropriate living situations may include, but are not limited to:

    (a) The parent's home;

    (b) The home of ((a)) an adult relative or legal guardian;

    (c) A ((group)) living situation with adult supervision and guidance; and

    (d) ((Living independently; and

    (e))) Payment of the recipient's grant to another as provided in RCW 74.12.250.

    (2) In conducting the assessment, the department shall consider all relevant factors, including but not limited to:

    (a) Whether the recipient is enrolled in and attending school;

    (b) Whether the recipient is employed;

    (c) The situation in the home of the recipient's parents, including but not limited to, whether there is substance abuse or domestic violence in the home and the adequacy of the dwelling; and

    (d) Whether there is a history of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse of the recipient by a person living in or frequenting the recipient's parents' home.

    (3) If, as a result of the assessment, the department becomes aware of a recipient's need for other services that will help the recipient complete high school or achieve economic independence, and be an effective parent, the department shall make every effort to link the recipient with the services, including parenting classes."

    Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct internal references accordingly.

E2SHB 2798 - S AMD TO WM COMM AMD (S-5775.1/94)

By Senators Franklin, Wojahn, Prentice and Fraser

    On page 17, beginning on line 25 of the title amendment, strike "and 74.12.350" and insert "74.12.350, and 74.12.360"

    On page 17, line 29 of the title amendment, strike "adding a new section to chapter 74.04 RCW;"

E2SHB 2798 - S AMD TO WM COMM AMD (S-5775.1/94)

By Senators Franklin, Wojahn, Prentice and Fraser

    On page 18, line 1 of the title amendment, after "50.63.090;" strike "repealing RCW 74.12.360;"

EFFECT:  This incorporates the House Human Service Committee amendments on the living situations of minor parents.

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