This bill amends section 68-1724 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, under the Welfare Reform Act, to change the maximum time limit for cash assistance from sixty months to twenty-four months for recipient families with children. The bill stipulates that if the state fails to meet the terms of the self-sufficiency contract, the twenty-four-month limit may be extended. Additionally, it establishes that cash assistance will begin within the first month of eligibility and outlines provisions for work-related child care expenses and transitional health care coverage for families who exceed the cash assistance limit but still face economic challenges.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies the conditions under which cash assistance is provided, including requirements for adult recipients to ensure school attendance for minor children and the criteria for two-parent families and minor parents seeking assistance. It also emphasizes the importance of communication between case managers, parents, and schools regarding attendance issues. The original section 68-1724 is repealed, consolidating the changes into the updated legal framework.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 68-1724