Bill > HB2358

This bill requires able-bodied adults and work registrants without dependents under six years of age to participate in an employment and training program as a condition of receiving food assistance. Specifically, the bill modifies existing law to mandate that certain food assistance recipients (those aged 18-49 without dependents under six years old or work registrants aged 50-59 without dependents under six) must register for work, participate in an employment and training program if assigned, accept suitable employment offers, and not voluntarily quit a job of at least 30 hours per week. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in progressive penalties of food assistance ineligibility: three months for the first violation, six months for the second, and one year for the third and subsequent violations. The bill aims to encourage employment and work readiness among food assistance recipients by linking benefits to active job seeking and workforce participation. These provisions are part of broader changes to public assistance regulations, including work requirements and drug screening provisions for various assistance programs.

Labor and Employment

Welfare Reform (House)

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2358/