What does Preamble of Apprenticeship Opportunity Act do?

This bill aims to disregard income from the first year of an apprenticeship for eligibility determination The eligibility determination is for assistance under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families

What does SHORT TITLE. of Apprenticeship Opportunity Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Apprenticeship Opportunity Act.

What does REQUIREMENT TO DISREGARD INCOME FROM FIRST YEAR OF AN of Apprenticeship Opportunity Act do?

This section amends the Social Security Act to require states to disregard income received during the first year of a registered apprenticeship when determining eligibility for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) assistance. If a state fails to disregard this income, the Secretary may reduce the state's family assistance grant by 1 percent for the following fiscal year. The amendments will take effect on the first day of the first federal fiscal year beginning after the Act's enactment.

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Apprenticeship Opportunity Act

Last updated: 3/5/2025 · Introduced: 3/5/2025

Author: Suzan DelBene (D-WA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Social Security Act to require states to exclude income earned during an apprenticeship's first year when determining eligibility for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
States that fail to disregard apprenticeship income may face a reduction in their federal TANF grant.
The changes outlined in this bill will go into effect at the start of the first federal fiscal year following its enactment.

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