Amendment SA2-SSA1-SB55

SB55-SSA1-SA2,195,16 49.147 (5) (d) Interference with education or training activities prohibited. No participant may be assigned work activities under this subsection that interfere with the participant's education or training activities under par. (bm) or with the participant's education under sub. (5m).

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660kn Section 1660kn. 49.147 (5m) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is renumbered 49.147 (5m) (ar) (intro.) and amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,195,24 49.147 (5m) (ar) (intro.) To the extent permitted under 42 USC 607, and except as provided in par. (bL), a participant under sub. (2), (4) (b), or (5) may elect to participate in a self-initiated technical college education program or a self-initiated 2-year degree program offered by a college campus as part of a an unsubsidized employment placement, a community service job placement, or a transitional placement if all of the following requirements are met:

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660kp Section 1660kp. 49.147 (5m) (a) 1. of the statutes is renumbered 49.147 (5m) (ar) 1. and amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,196,6 49.147 (5m) (ar) 1. The Wisconsin works agency, in consultation with the community steering committee established under s. 49.143 (2) (a) and , as appropriate, the technical college district board or college campus, determines that the technical college education program is likely to lead to employment.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660kq Section 1660kq. 49.147 (5m) (a) 2. of the statutes is renumbered 49.147 (5m) (ar) 2. and amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,196,11 49.147 (5m) (ar) 2. The participant maintains full-time status in the technical college education program, as determined by the technical college or college campus that the participant attends, and regularly attends all classes.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660ks Section 1660ks. 49.147 (5m) (a) 3. of the statutes is renumbered 49.147 (5m) (ar) 3. and amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,196,15 49.147 (5m) (ar) 3. The participant maintains a grade point average of at least 2.0, or the equivalent as determined by the technical college or college campus.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660kt Section 1660kt. 49.147 (5m) (a) 4. of the statutes is renumbered 49.147 (5m) (ar) 4. and amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,196,20 49.147 (5m) (ar) 4. The participant is employed or engages in unsubsidized employment or in work activities under a community service job or transitional placement for 25 hours per week in addition to participation under this subsection.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660kw Section 1660kw. 49.147 (5m) (ag) of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,196,23 49.147 (5m) (ag) In this subsection "college campus" has the meaning given in s. 36.05 (6m).

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660La Section 1660La. 49.147 (5m) (bg) of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,197,4 49.147 (5m) (bg) No Wisconsin works agency may require a participant under this subsection to be employed under sub. (2) or to engage in work or other activities under sub. (4) or (5) for more than 25 hours per week in addition to participation under this subsection.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660Lc Section 1660Lc. 49.147 (5m) (bL) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,197,8 49.147 (5m) (bL) A participant may elect to participate under this subsection for the duration of the technical college education program, except that the participant may not participate under this subsection for more than 2 years.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660Lf Section 1660Lf. 49.147 (5m) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,197,14 49.147 (5m) (c) The Wisconsin works agency shall work with the community steering committee established under s. 49.143 (2) (a) and, as appropriate, the technical college district board or college campus to monitor the participant's progress in the technical college education program and the effectiveness of the program in leading to employment.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660Lm Section 1660Lm. 49.148 (1) (b) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,198,2 49.148 (1) (b) 1. Except as provided in subd. subds. 1m. and 3., for a participant in a community service job under s. 49.147 (4), a monthly grant of $673, paid by the Wisconsin works agency. For every hour that the participant misses work or education or training activities without good cause, the grant amount shall be reduced by $5.15. Good cause shall be determined by the financial and employment planner in accordance with rules promulgated by the department. Good cause shall include required court appearances for a victim of domestic abuse. If a participant in a community service job under s. 49.147 (4) is required to work fewer than 30 hours per week because the participant has unsubsidized employment, as defined in s. 49.147 (1) (c), the grant amount under this paragraph shall equal the amount specified under subd. 1m. minus $5.15 for each hour that the participant misses work or education or training activities without good cause.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660Lo Section 1660Lo. 49.148 (1) (b) 1m. (intro) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,198,8 49.148 (1) (b) 1m. (intro.) Except as provided in subd. 1., the Wisconsin works agency shall pay For a participant in a community service job who is required to work less than 30 hours per week because he or she has unsubsidized employment, the following amounts minus $5.15 for each hour that the participant misses work or education or training activities without good cause as determined under subd. 1.:

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660Lq Section 1660Lq. 49.148 (1) (b) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,198,16 49.148 (1) (b) 3. For a participant in a community service job who participates in technical college a self-initiated education program under s. 49.147 (5m), a monthly grant of $673, paid by the Wisconsin works agency. For every hour that the participant misses work or other required activities without good cause, the grant amount shall be reduced by $5.15. Good cause shall be determined by the financial and employment planner in accordance with rules promulgated by the department. Good cause shall include required court appearances for a victim of domestic abuse.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660Lr Section 1660Lr. 49.148 (1) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,199,2 49.148 (1) (c) Transitional placements. For a participant in a transitional placement under s. 49.147 (5) or in a transitional placement and in technical college a self-initiated education program under s. 49.147 (5m), a grant of $628, paid monthly by the Wisconsin works agency. For every hour that the participant fails to participate in any required activity without good cause, including any activity under s. 49.147 (5) (b) 1. a. to e., the grant amount shall be reduced by $5.15. Good cause shall be determined by the financial and employment planner in accordance with rules promulgated by the department. Good cause shall include required court appearances for a victim of domestic abuse.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660Lt Section 1660Lt. 49.148 (1) (cm) of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,199,8 49.148 (1) (cm) Participants in unsubsidized employment and postsecondary education. 1. For a participant who is placed in unsubsidized employment and who elects to participate in a self-initiated education program under s. 49.147 (5m), the following amounts minus $5.15 for each hour that the participant does not participate in assigned activities without good cause as determined under subd. 2.:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,199,10 a. For a participant who participates in the education program for not more than 10 hours per week, one-third of the amount specified in par. (b) 1.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,199,12 b. For a participant who participates in the education program for not more than 15 hours per week, one-half of the amount specified in par. (b) 1.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,199,15 c. For a participant who participates in the education program for more than 15 hours but not more than 20 hours per week, two-thirds of the amount specified in par. (b) 1.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,199,17 2. Good cause shall be determined by the financial and employment planner. Good cause shall include required court appearances for a victim of domestic abuse.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660Lv Section 1660Lv. 49.148 (1m) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,200,5 49.148 (1m) (a) A custodial parent of a child who is 12 weeks old or less and who meets the eligibility requirements under s. 49.145 (2) and (3) may receive a monthly grant of $673 unless another adult member of the custodial parent's Wisconsin works group is participating in, or is eligible to participate in, a Wisconsin works employment position or is employed in unsubsidized employment , as defined in s. 49.147 (1) (c). A Wisconsin works agency may not require a participant under this subsection to participate in any employment positions. Receipt of a grant under this subsection does not constitute participation in a Wisconsin works employment position for purposes of the time limits under s. 49.145 (2) (n) or 49.147 (3) (c), (4) (b) or (5) (b) 2. if the child is born to the participant not more than 10 months after the date that the participant was first determined to be eligible for assistance under s. 49.19 or for a Wisconsin works employment position.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660s Section 1660s. 49.15 (3) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,200,7 49.15 (3) (a) Unsubsidized employment, as defined in s. 49.147 (1) (c).".

SB55-SSA1-SA2,200,8 839. Page 597, line 3: after that line insert:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,200,9 " Section 1660p. 49.148 (2m) of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,200,16 49.148 (2m) Pay period. Benefits under this section shall be paid on the first day of each month. Each payment made under this subsection shall be for any participation from the 26th day of the month immediately preceding the month that immediately precedes the month in which the payment is made through the 25th day of the month that immediately precedes the month in which the payment is made. A payment may be prorated to account for participation that begins after the start of the payment period.".

SB55-SSA1-SA2,200,17 840. Page 597, line 3: after that line insert:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,200,18 " Section 1660h. 49.145 (2) (n) 3m. of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,200,20 49.145 (2) (n) 3m. The department shall promulgate rules specifying the procedures for extending the time limit under this paragraph.".

SB55-SSA1-SA2,200,21 841. Page 597, line 3: after that line insert:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,200,22 " Section 1660hc. 49.145 (2) (f) 1. a. and b. of the statutes are amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,201,10 49.145 (2) (f) 1. a. Every parent in the individual's Wisconsin works group fully cooperates in good faith with efforts directed at establishing the paternity of any minor child of that parent regardless of whether the parent is the custodial or noncustodial parent of that child. Such cooperation shall be in accordance with federal law and regulations and rules promulgated by the department applicable to paternity establishment and may not be required if the department determines that the parent has good cause for refusing to cooperate, as determined by the department in accordance with federal law and regulations. "Good cause" includes a determination by the department under s. 49.1473 that the parent's cooperation would make it more difficult for the parent to escape domestic abuse or would unfairly penalize individuals who are or have been victimized by domestic abuse or who are at risk of further domestic abuse.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,201,23 b. Every parent in the individual's Wisconsin works group fully cooperates in good faith with efforts directed at obtaining support payments or any other payments or property to which that parent and any minor child of that parent may have rights or for which that parent may be responsible, regardless of whether the parent is the custodial or noncustodial parent of the minor child. Such cooperation shall be in accordance with federal law and regulations and rules promulgated by the department applicable to collection of support payments and may not be required if the department determines that the parent has good cause for refusing to cooperate, as determined by the department in accordance with federal law and regulations. "Good cause" includes a determination by the department under s. 49.1473 that the parent's cooperation would make it more difficult for the parent to escape domestic abuse or would unfairly penalize individuals who are or have been victimized by domestic abuse or who are at risk of further domestic abuse.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660he Section 1660he. 49.145 (2) (n) 1. (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,202,6 49.145 (2) (n) 1. (intro.) Except as provided in subd. subds. 3. and 4., beginning on the date on which the individual has attained the age of 18, the total number of months in which the individual or any adult member of the individual's Wisconsin works group has participated in, or has received benefits under, any of the following or any combination of the following does not exceed 60 months, whether or not consecutive:

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660hg Section 1660hg. 49.145 (2) (n) 3. of the statutes is renumbered 49.145 (2) (n) 3. (intro.) and amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,202,10 49.145 (2) (n) 3. (intro.) A Wisconsin works agency may extend the time limit under this paragraph only if the if any of the following requirements is met:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,202,13 a. The Wisconsin works agency determines, in accordance with rules promulgated by the department, that unusual circumstances exist that warrant an extension of the participation period.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660hk Section 1660hk. 49.145 (2) (n) 3. b. of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,202,19 49.145 (2) (n) 3. b. The Wisconsin works agency determines under s. 49.1473 that an individual's compliance with the participation time limit under this paragraph would make it more difficult for the individual to escape domestic abuse or would unfairly penalize individuals who are or have been victimized by domestic abuse or who are at risk of further domestic abuse.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660kb Section 1660kb. 49.147 (3) (am) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,202,23 49.147 (3) (am) Education or training activities. A Except as provided in sub. (5g), a trial job includes education and training activities, as prescribed by the employer as an integral part of work performed in the trial job employment.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660kd Section 1660kd. 49.147 (3) (c) of the statutes is renumbered 49.147 (3) (c) 1. and amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,203,5 49.147 (3) (c) 1. A participant under this subsection may participate in a trial job for a maximum of 3 months, with an opportunity for except that a Wisconsin works agency may grant the participant a 3-month extension under circumstances determined by the Wisconsin works agency and may grant the participant an extension of the time period as provided under subd. 3.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,203,15 2. A participant may participate in more than one trial job, but may not exceed a total of 24 months of participation under this subsection. The months need not be consecutive. The department or, with the approval of the department, the Wisconsin works agency may grant an extension of the 24-month limit on a case-by-case basis if the participant has made all appropriate efforts to find unsubsidized employment and has been unable to find unsubsidized employment because local labor market conditions preclude a reasonable job opportunity for that participant, as determined by a Wisconsin works agency and approved by the department. The department, or, with the approval of the department, the Wisconsin works agency, may also grant the participant an extension of the 24-month time limit as provided under subd. 3.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660ke Section 1660ke. 49.147 (3) (c) 3. of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,203,22 49.147 (3) (c) 3. The department or Wisconsin works agency may grant a participant an extension to a time limit under subd. 1. or 2. if the department or Wisconsin works agency determines under s. 49.1473 that the participant's compliance with the time limits would make it more difficult for the participant to escape domestic abuse or would unfairly penalize individuals who are or have been victimized by domestic abuse or who are at risk of further domestic abuse.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660Lc Section 1660Lc. 49.147 (4) (as) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,204,6 49.147 (4) (as) Required hours. Except as provided in pars. (at) and (av) and sub. subs. (5g) and (5m), a Wisconsin works agency shall require a participant placed in a community service job program to work in a community service job for the number of hours determined by the Wisconsin works agency to be appropriate for the participant at the time of application or review, but not to exceed 30 hours per week. Except as provided in pars. (at) and (av), a Wisconsin works agency may require a participant placed in the community service job program to participate in education or training activities for not more than 10 hours per week.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660Lg Section 1660Lg. 49.147 (4) (b) of the statutes is renumbered 49.147 (4) (b) 1. and amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,204,13 49.147 (4) (b) 1. An individual may participate in a community service job for a maximum of 6 months, with an opportunity for except that a Wisconsin works agency may grant the individual a 3-month extension under circumstances approved by the department and may grant the individual an extension of the time limit as provided under subd. 3.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,205,2 2. An individual may participate in more than one community service job, but may not exceed a total of 24 months of participation under this subsection. The months need not be consecutive. The department or, with the approval of the department, the Wisconsin works agency may grant an extension to the 24-month limit on a case-by-case basis if the Wisconsin works agency determines that the individual has made all appropriate efforts to find unsubsidized employment and has been unable to find unsubsidized employment because local labor market conditions preclude a reasonable employment opportunity in unsubsidized employment for that participant, as determined by a Wisconsin works agency and approved by the department, and if the Wisconsin works agency determines, and the department agrees, that no trial job opportunities are available in the specified local labor market. The department, or, with the approval of the department, the Wisconsin works agency, may also grant the individual an extension of the 24-month time limit as provided under subd. 3.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660Ln Section 1660Ln. 49.147 (4) (b) 3. of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,205,9 49.147 (4) (b) 3. The department or Wisconsin works agency may grant a participant an extension to the time limits under subd. 1. or 2. if the department or Wisconsin works agency determines under s. 49.1473 that the participant's compliance with the time limits would make it more difficult for the participant to escape domestic abuse or would unfairly penalize individuals who are or have been victimized by domestic abuse or who are at risk of further domestic abuse.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660nc Section 1660nc. 49.147 (5) (b) 1. (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,205,15 49.147 (5) (b) 1. (intro.) The Except as provided in sub. (5g), the Wisconsin works agency shall assign a participant under this subsection to work activities such as a community rehabilitation program, as defined by the department, a job similar to a community service job or a volunteer activity. A Wisconsin works agency may require a participant under this subsection to participate in any of the following:

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660ng Section 1660ng. 49.147 (5) (b) 2. of the statutes is renumbered 49.147 (5) (b) 2. a. and amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,205,21 49.147 (5) (b) 2. a. An individual may participate in a transitional placement for a maximum of 24 months. The months need not be consecutive. This period time limit may be extended on a case-by-case basis by the department or by the Wisconsin works agency with the approval of the department.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660nk Section 1660nk. 49.147 (5) (b) 2. b. of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,206,4 49.147 (5) (b) 2. b. The department or, with the approval of the department, a Wisconsin works agency may also extend the time limit under subd. 2. a. if the department or Wisconsin works agency determines under s. 49.1473 that the participant's compliance with the time limit would make it more difficult for the participant to escape domestic abuse or would unfairly penalize individuals who are or have been victimized by domestic abuse or who are at risk of further domestic abuse.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660no Section 1660no. 49.147 (5g) of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,206,12 49.147 (5g) Temporary waivers. If a Wisconsin works agency determines under s. 49.1473 that a participant's compliance with any of the hours of work or other activities assigned to the participant under sub. (3), (4), or (5) would make it more difficult for the participant to escape domestic abuse or would unfairly penalize individuals who are or have been victimized by domestic abuse or who are at risk of further domestic abuse, the Wisconsin works agency may temporarily waive or reduce any of these assigned hours.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660p Section 1660p. 49.1473 of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,206,16 49.1473 Wisconsin works; family violence option. (1) Universal notification. (a) A Wisconsin works agency shall notify each individual applying for or participating in the Wisconsin works program of all of the following:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,206,23 1. That, if the individual is or has been a victim of domestic abuse or is at risk of further domestic abuse, he or she may not be required to meet certain eligibility requirements or participation requirements for the Wisconsin works program if the individual's compliance with the eligibility requirements or participation requirements would make it more difficult for the individual to escape domestic abuse or would unfairly penalize individuals who are or have been victimized by domestic abuse or who are at risk of further domestic abuse.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,206,25 2. That any information provided to the Wisconsin works agency or the department by the individual regarding domestic abuse shall remain confidential.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,207,3 3. That counseling and supportive services are available for past and present victims of domestic abuse and for individuals who are at risk of further domestic abuse.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,207,9 (b) A Wisconsin works agency shall provide the individual with the information under par. (a) orally and in writing at the time that the individual applies for the Wisconsin works program and at the time that the individual's eligibility for or progress in the Wisconsin works program is reviewed. Subject to sub. (5), the department shall promulgate rules specifying procedures for notifying individuals of the information under par. (a).

SB55-SSA1-SA2,207,20 (2) Screening and training. (a) Subject to sub. (5), the department shall promulgate rules for screening victims of domestic abuse and for the training of Wisconsin works agency employees in domestic abuse issues. The rules shall allow an individual to voluntarily and confidentially disclose that he or she is or has been a victim of domestic abuse or is at risk of further domestic abuse. The rules shall also specify the evidence that is sufficient to establish that an individual is or has been a victim of domestic abuse or is at risk of further domestic abuse. Each Wisconsin works employee who determines an individual's eligibility for the Wisconsin works program or who reviews an individual's progress in the Wisconsin works program shall be trained in domestic abuse issues in accordance with the rules promulgated under this paragraph.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,207,23 (b) Subject to sub. (5), each Wisconsin works agency shall establish procedures, in accordance with the rules promulgated by the department under par. (a), for screening victims of domestic abuse.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,208,12 (3) Referral. If a Wisconsin works agency employee identifies an individual as a past or present victim of domestic abuse or determines that the individual is at risk of domestic abuse or if the individual identifies himself or herself as a past or present victim of domestic abuse or as an individual who is at risk of further abuse, the Wisconsin works agency shall provide the individual with information on community-based domestic abuse services, including information on shelters or programs for battered individuals, sexual assault provider services, medical services, sexual assault nurse examiners services, domestic violence and sexual assault hotlines, legal and medical counseling and advocacy, mental health care, counseling, and support groups. The Wisconsin works agency shall provide the information to the individual orally and in writing in accordance with guidelines developed by the department. The Wisconsin works agency shall also provide referrals for community-based counseling and supportive service providers to the individual if the individual elects to receive the services.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,208,23 (4) Extension of time limits and temporary waiver of participation requirements. (a) If a Wisconsin works agency identifies an individual as a victim of domestic abuse or if the individual identifies himself or herself as a victim of domestic abuse, the department or Wisconsin works agency shall review whether to grant the individual an extension of the participation time limits as provided under ss. 49.145 (2) (n) 3. b. and 49.147 (3) (c) 3., (4) (b) 3., and (5) (b) 2. b., whether to temporarily waive required hours of work or other required activities as provided under s. 49.147 (5g), and whether the participant has good cause for missing assigned work or other required activities as provided under s. 49.148 (1) (b) 4. or (c) or for not cooperating with paternity establishment efforts and the collection of support under s. 49.145 (2) (f) 1.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,209,2 (b) If the department or Wisconsin works agency grants the individual an extension of any of the participation time limits or temporarily waives participation requirements as provided under par. (a), the Wisconsin works agency shall develop a services plan for the individual. The plan shall include all of the following:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,209,4 1. Any required hours of work or training activities that are temporarily waived and the period of time during which the temporary waiver is in effect.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,209,6 2. The period of time that any participation time limit is extended for the individual.