An act relating to Reach Up grant calculation
This bill changes how Vermont calculates Reach Up grants for families receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). It requires the Department for Children and Families to adjust the grant formula by using the current year's basic living costs (subsistence level) instead of previous years' rates and to eliminate a reduction based on household size (ratable reduction). These changes aim to provide more accurate and potentially higher grants for eligible families. The bill directly affects low-income households in Vermont who rely on Reach Up grants as part of their TANF support.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 31, 2025
Last action Jan 31, 2025
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