SF 1817

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to jobs training; decreasing the number of
hours required in unsubsidized employment for job
training and education opportunities; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 256J.53, subdivision
2.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 256J.53,
subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Approval of postsecondary education or
training.

(a) In order for a postsecondary education or
training program to be an approved activity in an employment
plan, the participant must be working in unsubsidized employment
at least deleted text begin 20 deleted text end new text begin ten new text end hours per week.

(b) Participants seeking approval of a postsecondary
education or training plan must provide documentation that:

(1) the employment goal can only be met with the additional
education or training;

(2) there are suitable employment opportunities that
require the specific education or training in the area in which
the participant resides or is willing to reside;

(3) the education or training will result in significantly
higher wages for the participant than the participant could earn
without the education or training;

(4) the participant can meet the requirements for admission
into the program; and

(5) there is a reasonable expectation that the participant
will complete the training program based on such factors as the
participant's MFIP assessment, previous education, training, and
work history; current motivation; and changes in previous
circumstances.

(c) The hourly unsubsidized employment requirement does not
apply for intensive education or training programs lasting 12
weeks or less when full-time attendance is required.

(d) Participants with an approved employment plan in place
on July 1, 2003, which includes more than 12 months of
postsecondary education or training shall be allowed to complete
that plan provided that hourly requirements in section 256J.55,
subdivision 1, and conditions specified in paragraph (b), and
subdivisions 3 and 5 are met. A participant whose case is
subsequently closed for three months or less for reasons other
than noncompliance with program requirements and who returns to
MFIP shall be allowed to complete that plan provided that hourly
requirements in section 256J.55, subdivision 1, and conditions
specified in paragraph (b) and subdivisions 3 and 5 are met.