H 131 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An act relating to Reach Up grant calculation

This bill changes how Vermont calculates Reach Up grants for families receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). It requires the Department for Children and Families to adjust the grant formula by using the current year's basic living costs (subsistence level) instead of previous years' rates and to eliminate a reduction based on household size (ratable reduction). These changes aim to provide more accurate and potentially higher grants for eligible families. The bill directly affects low-income households in Vermont who rely on Reach Up grants as part of their TANF support.
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Introduced Jan 31, 2025 Last action Jan 31, 2025
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Jan 31, 2025
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