2014 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.
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205.704 Preparation and submission of strategic plan to further education of
low income parents -- Parties included in planning process.
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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.
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