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MA S899

Creating the Home Works Program


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/17/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to create the Home Works programs. Housing.

AI Summary

This bill creates the Home Works program to address the needs of children aged 5 to 14 residing in the Emergency Assistance program. The Department shall fund out-of-school time and summer programs to provide services for eligible participants, including transportation to and from the programs. Licensed and non-licensed programs can apply for funding slots, which will be allocated based on the areas with the highest number of children in the Emergency Assistance program and the programs' capacity. The programs must meet transportation requirements set by the Department and conduct criminal background checks on staff. The Home Works program will be funded separately from the existing Emergency Assistance program.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/17/2022)

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