II 110th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3417 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2008 Mr. Levin introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to expand educational opportunities for recipients of temporary assistance for needy families.

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Expansion of educational opportunities for recipients of temporary assistance for needy families

(a)

24 months of participation in post-secondary education To count towards work requirements

Section 407(d)(8) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 607(d)(8)) is amended to read as follows: (8)post-secondary education, including vocational educational training and attendance in a course of study offered through an institution of higher education, including a community college (not to exceed 24 months with respect to any individual); . (b)

Effective date

The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act and shall apply to the determination of monthly participation rates under section 407(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 607(b)) for months beginning on or after such date.