HOUSE BILL ANALYSIS

                  HB 1936

Title:   An act relating to employability screens for recipients of temporary assistance for needy families;  and adding a new section to chapter 74.08A RCW.

Brief Description:  Requiring employability screening for recipients of temporary assistance for needy families.

Sponsors:  Representatives Tokuda, Boldt, D. Sommers and Santos.

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON

CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES

Meeting Date:  February 22, 1999.

Bill Analysis Prepared by: Dave Knutson (786-7146).

Background:  Currently, all recipients of temporary assistance for needy families are required to engage in an immediate job search after being determined eligible for the program.  If they are unsuccessful at a job search, they are assessed to identify their barriers to employment.

Summary of Bill:  All recipients approved to receive temporary assistance for needy families will be subject to an employability screen prior to engaging in a job search.  If the screen determines the recipient is unemployable, they will skip the job search and be immediately screened to identify their specific barriers to employment.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  None.

Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.