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(38) Welfare reform studies. Request proposals from persons in this
5state for studies of the effectiveness of various program changes, referred to as
6welfare reform, to the aid to families with dependent children program and the
7medical assistance program, including the requirement that certain recipients of aid
8to families with dependent children with children under age 6 participate in training
9programs, the requirement under s. 49.50 (7) (g) that certain teenage recipients of
10aid to families with dependent children remain in school, the modification of the
11earned income disregard under s. 49.19 (5) (am) and the extension of medical
12assistance benefits under ss. 49.46 (1) (co) and 49.47 (4) (am). The studies shall
13evaluate the effectiveness of the various efforts, including their cost-effectiveness,
14in helping individuals gain independence through the securing of jobs, the
15availability of health insurance coverage and providing financial incentives and in
16identifying barriers to independence.
The department may not expend any funds
1appropriated under s. 20.435 (4) (br) to evaluate the waivers under s. 49.19 (11s) or
249.193 (3m) or (9m) unless the department has submitted a proposal for the
3evaluation, including the name of the evaluator, to the joint committee on finance for
4approval, modification or disapproval. Joint committee on finance approval of the
5proposal will be considered to be given if, within 14 calendar days after the
6department files the proposal with the joint committee on finance, the committee has
7not scheduled a public hearing or executive session to review the proposal.".
