2015 Kentucky Revised Statutes
CHAPTER 205 - PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
205.704 Preparation and submission of strategic plan to further education of low income parents -- Parties included in planning process.

Download as PDF 205.704 Preparation and submission of strategic plan to further education of low income parents -- Parties included in planning process. (1) (2) The cabinet shall undertake a joint planning process with appropriate state, local, and private education institutions, interested agencies, and citizens to ensure that opportunities for low income parents to continue or improve their education shall continue with the implementation of the public assistance program funded by federal block grant dollars under Title IV-A of the Federal Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. secs. 602 et seq. To this end, by July 31, 1998, the cabinet shall convene and provide staff services for an advisory group of interested parties to evaluate opportunities and strategies and make recommendations for continued participation by low income parents in education activities, including, but not limited to, representatives of: (a) The state university system; (b) The state community college system; (c) Private colleges and universities; (d) State vocational and technical schools; (e) The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority; (f) Basic and secondary education programs, including literacy, adult basic education, GED, and high school programs; (g) Advocacy and citizens groups representing low income parents, including low income parents in sufficient number to represent at least one quarter (1/4) of the total group; (h) Providers of child care and other supportive services; and (i) Two (2) members each from the Senate, as appointed by the President of the Senate, and the House of Representatives, as appointed by the Speaker of the House. The cabinet shall prepare a strategic plan for continuation of education opportunities for low income parents, based on the recommendations of the advisory group. The cabinet shall submit the plan to the Legislative Research Commission and the Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare no later than July 31, 1999. At a minimum, the plan shall set forth strategies, including any funding necessary, to: (a) Create work study opportunities; and (b) Increase the access to child care funding. Effective: July 15, 1998 History: Created 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 236, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1998.