MA S2099

Bill

MA S2099

Relative to breaking generational cycles of poverty

Introduced
01/19/2016

In Committee
01/19/2016

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislationfor legislationfor legislation relative to breaking generational cycles of poverty,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2099).

AI Summary

This bill establishes a "TAFDC Career Pathways Trust Fund" to help individuals receiving Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) break generational poverty cycles by pursuing education and career opportunities. The fund, administered by Middlesex Community College through the Massachusetts Community College Executive Office, will provide financial support for students enrolled in community college certificate or two-year associate's degree programs. This includes funding for education opportunity coordinators at each community college who will assist TAFDC recipients with career planning, financial aid, and accessing support services like childcare and transportation. The bill also mandates annual reports on the program's effectiveness, including data on enrollment, graduation, and employment rates of participants, and clarifies that funds received from this program will not affect a recipient's eligibility for other cash assistance benefits.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Higher Education (Joint)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 01/19/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2099

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2099
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2099.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1066	Relative to breaking generational cycles of poverty	Accompanied a new draft, see S2099	Replaces
H135	To establish an office of youth development	Accompanied a study order, see H4635	Similar To
H163	Establishing a board of registration of phlebotomists	Accompanied a study order, see H4578	Similar To
H3347	For a reliable, sustainable Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority	Accompanied a new draft, see H3613	Similar To
H3956	Relative to civil commitments for alcohol and substance use disorders	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 8 of the Acts of 2016	Similar To
H653	Relative to the Sudbury watershed advisory committee	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
S1670	Establishing the Massachusetts Economic and Financial Advisory Council	Accompanied a study order, see S2386	Similar To
S676	Relative to breaking generational cycles of poverty	Accompanied a new draft, see S2099	Similar To
S930	Protecting the public from driving under the influence of marijuana	Accompanied a study order, see S2204	Similar To

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