Virginia 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 1149 — Virginia Initiative for Employment Not Welfare; transitional support services, time limit.

Last action — Left in Health, Welfare and Institutions

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Extends from 12 months to 24 months the amount of time a VIEW participant whose Temporary Assistance for Needy Families financial assistance has been terminated can receive transitional support services, provided the participant is enrolled in an accredited public institution of higher education or other postsecondary school licensed or certified by the Board of Education or the State Council of Higher Education and is taking courses as part of a curriculum that leads to a postsecondary credential, such as a degree or an industry-recognized credential, certification, or license. The bill provides that such transitional support services shall terminate when the participant completes his curriculum at such institution or school or is otherwise no longer enrolled in such institution or school, or at the end of 24 months, whichever comes first. The bill directs the Board of Social Services to promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of the bill.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Left in Health, Welfare and Institutions

  2. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote

  3. Assigned HWI sub: Subcommittee #3

  4. Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions

  5. Read first time

  6. Placed on Calendar

  7. Read second time and engrossed

  8. Rereferred to Finance

  9. Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services

  10. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101506D

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1149 do?
Extends from 12 months to 24 months the amount of time a VIEW participant whose Temporary Assistance for Needy Families financial assistance has been terminated can receive transitional support services, provided the participant is enrolled in an accredited public institution of higher education or other postsecondary school licensed or certified by the Board of Education or the State Council of Higher Education and is taking courses as part of a curriculum that leads to a postsecondary credential, such as a degree or an industry-recognized credential, certification, or license. The bill provides that such transitional support services shall terminate when the participant completes his curriculum at such institution or school or is otherwise no longer enrolled in such institution or school, or at the end of 24 months, whichever comes first. The bill directs the Board of Social Services to promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of the bill.
Who sponsors SB 1149?
SB 1149 is sponsored by Barbara A. Favola and Adam P. Ebbin.
What is the current status of SB 1149?
This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 1149?
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