Forty States Likely to Cut Access to Postsecondary Training and Education Under House Welfare Bill


 

Publication Date: June 2002

Publisher: Center for Law and Social Policy

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Research Area: Social conditions

Type: Report

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

A new survey of state Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) policies shows that at least 40 states currently allow more access to postsecondary training or education services than would be countable under H.R. 4737, the welfare reauthorization bill passed by the House in May. If the House bill were to become law, these states would likely have to reduce access to these services for welfare recipients in order to avoid penalties. A recent review by CLASP of research on welfare-to-work strategies shows that access to training is an essential component if programs are to have a lasting impact for welfare recipients.

Supplementary files include two tables.