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This bill modifies the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program by updating several key provisions related to resource exemptions and program requirements. Specifically, the bill changes the resource determination criteria to exempt additional types of income, including monthly child support payments of up to $100 for one child or $200 for two or more children, and adjusts the earned income disregard from a fixed $120 to 75% of earned income. The bill also makes several administrative changes, such as replacing references to the "Commission for Human Services" with the "Director of Human Services" throughout the document. Additionally, the bill maintains existing TANF program requirements, including the five-year lifetime assistance limit, work activity participation requirements for single and two-parent families, and mandatory screenings for substance abuse. The bill includes provisions for exempting single custodial parents with children under one year old from work activities and requires unmarried teen parents to participate in educational or work activities. The legislation will become effective on July 1, 2025, and contains an emergency clause to ensure immediate implementation upon passage and approval.

Health and Social Services

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb113&Session=2600