This bill proposes to amend section 46-803 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically updating the provisions related to child care services. The current law allows the department to waive work requirements for individuals receiving child care assistance, but the bill clarifies and expands the criteria under which this waiver can be granted.

Under the new language, the waiver would apply to individuals enrolled full-time in accredited educational institutions, remedial education activities, or employment training programs aimed at obtaining vocational, technical, or trade certifications, as well as associate or bachelor's degrees. The bill emphasizes that the education or training must be relevant to the individual's employment goals, and it requires the department to verify the relationship between the program and those goals. Additionally, individuals must demonstrate satisfactory progress in their educational or training activities to maintain their child care assistance.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 46-803