Apprenticeship Income Protection: First Year Earnings Won't Affect TANF Benefits.
This bill aims to encourage job training by protecting benefits for individuals starting apprenticeships. It mandates that income earned during the first year of a registered apprenticeship must be ignored when determining eligibility for the federal TANF program (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). This change allows citizens to pursue paid training and gain skills without jeopardizing their essential social assistance.
Key points
Individuals receiving TANF benefits can start a paid apprenticeship without fear of losing their assistance.
All income earned during the first year of a registered apprenticeship will be excluded from TANF eligibility calculations.
States that fail to implement this rule face a 1% reduction in their federal TANF grant.
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