2798-S2.E AMS HARG S5843.1

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

By Senators Hargrove and Talmadge

    On page 15, line 32 of the amendment, after "(2)" insert "The department shall consider any statements or opinions by either parent of the teen recipient as to an appropriate living situation for the teen, whether in the parental home or other situation.  If the parents of the teen head of household applicant for assistance request, they shall be entitled to a hearing in juvenile court regarding the fitness and suitability of their home as the top priority choice for the pregnant or parenting teen applicant for assistance.

    The parents shall have the opportunity to make a showing, based on the preponderance of the evidence, that the parental home is the most appropriate living situation.

    A provisional one-month grant of assistance shall be provided to the teen applicant, to allow time for the court to hear and make a determination in the case.

    (3)"

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