Apprenticeship Opportunity Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Bill 119 HR 1859, also known as the "Apprenticeship Income Disregard Act," aims to address the issue of apprenticeship income affecting eligibility for assistance under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families. The bill proposes that income earned during the first year of an apprenticeship should be disregarded when determining eligibility for assistance.

The bill recognizes that individuals participating in apprenticeship programs may face financial challenges during their initial year of training, as they are often earning lower wages while gaining valuable skills and experience. By disregarding this income for eligibility purposes, the bill seeks to ensure that individuals in apprenticeships are not unfairly penalized when seeking assistance through the temporary assistance for needy families program.

If passed, this legislation would provide much-needed support to individuals pursuing apprenticeships and help them access the assistance they need to support themselves and their families during this critical period of training. The bill aims to promote workforce development and economic opportunity by removing barriers to participation in apprenticeship programs for those in need of temporary assistance.