Rep. J.L. JOHNSON proposes the following Amendment No. to H.4025 as Passed By The House

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EXPLANATION:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 117, GENERAL PROVISIONS, page 553, after line 23, by adding an appropriately numbered paragraph to read:

/ (GP: Workforce Development Stipends) In the current fiscal year, from the funds appropriated to the Department of Social Services and the Department of Employment and Workforce, the two departments shall collaborate to operate a statewide pilot program that offers workforce development childcare stipends to unemployed parents or caregivers seeking employment while the parent or caregiver is attending a job interview. Credits may be used for children under the age of twelve years. Participating childcare centers must ensure sufficient capacity to offer as-needed access to the childcare center's services for the eligible children of unemployed parents or caregivers engaged in job interviews.  /

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend totals and titles to conform.