SB2461

TANF benefits; provide child care and transportation for applicants during initial orientation meetings.

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Mississippi SB2461 requires the Department of Human Services to provide child care and transportation for TANF applicants during initial orientation.

Mississippi SB2461 amends the state's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to require the Department of Human Services to provide child care and transportation for applicants during the application processing period, job-readiness class, work program intake process, and other initial orientation meetings. The department may contract with Head Start agencies to provide child care services to TANF recipients.

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History

Feb 3

Senate

Died In Committee

Jan 19

Senate

Referred To Public Health and Welfare;Appropriations