Bill > S839

This bill aims to assist low-income students in succeeding through work-study programs. It creates a career pathways work-study trust fund and establishes education opportunity coordinator positions at each community college to provide focused assistance to recipients of cash assistance, such as developing career plans, accessing financial aid and work-study, and obtaining other supports like childcare and transportation. The bill also requires the Department of Transitional Assistance to take actions to ensure individuals receiving cash assistance can engage in community college programs that can improve their long-term career prospects.