A bill to amend title IV of the Social Security Act to make additional modifications in selected provisions relating to eligibility and payments of aid under the AFDC program, in order to make such program more realistic and to assure that the assistance provided thereunder more effectively serves its intended purposes.
Comprehensive AFDC Improvement Act of 1981 - Part II - Amends part A (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) of title IV of the Social Security Act to decrease the amount of certain income and resources which may be excluded for purposes of determining AFDC eligibility.
Eliminates AFDC eligibility for non-citizens.
Requires that a child has been deprived of parental support for at least 90 days before qualifying for AFDC.
Excludes from AFDC any amount paid to meet the needs of a relative or an individual living with a dependent child if: (1) the relative is not living with a spouse but there is another individual in the home who has a sexual relationship with the relative; or (2) the relative or individual cannot communicate in English, except the English requirement may be waived if the relative or individual is enrolled in an approved school.
Prohibits any AFDC payment of under $25 (formerly, $10).
Requires secondary, vocational, or technical school students not working 20 hours a week to register for the WIN program (Work Incentive Program), in order to be eligible for AFDC.
Requires unemployed parents to submit at least 15 letters of rejection weekly from potential employers in order to qualify for AFDC.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Referred to Subcommittee on Public Assistance and Unemployment Compensation.
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