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MA S2281

MA S2281
Creating the Home Works Program


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Introduced
02/05/2018
In Committee
02/05/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to create the Home Works Program,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2281).

AI Summary

This bill creates the Home Works Program, which aims to address the needs of children aged 5 to 14 residing in the Emergency Assistance program. The program allows out-of-school time and summer programs to apply for funded slots to provide programming and transportation for eligible participants. The slots will be funded at a minimum of 75% of the local market value for these services, and the Department will maintain a waitlist of eligible participants. The bill also sets requirements for program staff, including criminal background checks, and specifies that the Home Works Program will not be funded through the existing Emergency Assistance program. The Department is required to promulgate regulations to implement the program by January 1, 2019.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 02/05/2018)

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