Budget Amendment ID: FY2013-S4-372

EDU 372

Child Care Services for Teen Parents in Education Programs

Ms. Chang-Diaz and Messrs. Brownsberger, Michael O. Moore and McGee moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 3000-4060, by inserting, after the words “ provided, that teenaged parents at risk of becoming eligible for transitional aid to families with dependent children may receive services from this item” the following words:- “; provided further, that the department shall provide early education and care benefits to parents who are under 20 years of age, who are currently enrolled in a public school, an alternative education program, a general educational development testing program, or a vocational education program, in a location that is as close to the teen parent’s home, school or program as possible, and who do not have access to other appropriate licensed child care for their children;”