The proposed bill amends section 68-1724 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, to change the maximum time limit for families with children to receive cash assistance from sixty months to twenty-four months. This new limit will apply unless the state fails to meet the terms of the self-sufficiency contract, in which case the time limit may be extended. The bill also stipulates 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 that exceed the cash assistance limit.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of school attendance for minor children in recipient families, stating that cash assistance may be reduced if parents do not encourage regular attendance. It also includes provisions for two-parent families, minor parents, and non-biological caregivers, ensuring that assistance is available under specific conditions. The original section 68-1724 is set to be repealed, consolidating the changes into the updated legal framework.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 68-1724