The proposed bill would amend current statutes related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by requiring the Department of Economic Security (DES) to mandate participation in an employment and training program for able-bodied adults under 60 years old receiving SNAP benefits, as outlined in federal law. The bill specifies that this requirement applies unless the recipient meets certain exemption criteria, which include compliance with work registration requirements, being a caregiver for a dependent, being a bona fide student, participating in rehabilitation programs, being employed for a minimum number of hours, or being a minor not heading a household.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that noncompliance with work registration requirements under the Social Security Act or the Federal-State Unemployment Compensation System also constitutes noncompliance with the employment and training program requirements. The language of the current statute remains largely unchanged, with the bill primarily adding new provisions and clarifying existing ones to ensure that the DES enforces these requirements effectively.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 46-232
Senate Engrossed Version: 46-232