This bill amends sections 43-512 and 68-1724 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, to modify provisions related to transitional assistance under the aid to dependent children program. Key changes include reducing the maximum time limit for cash assistance from sixty months to thirty-six months, while allowing for extensions if the state fails to meet specific terms of a self-sufficiency contract. The bill also eliminates provisions for reimbursement of child care expenses and extreme hardship under the Welfare Reform Act, and redefines terms related to cash assistance eligibility for minor parents.

Additionally, the bill introduces new language that clarifies the conditions under which cash assistance is provided, including the requirement for minor parents to have their income considered when determining eligibility. It also specifies that assistance payments for minor parents living independently will pursue support from their parents only if the family income exceeds two hundred percent of the federal poverty guidelines. The bill aims to harmonize existing provisions and streamline the process for families seeking assistance, while repealing the original sections that are being amended.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 43-512, 68-1724