§ 208.067 — TANF set-aside minimums for certain programs.

Missouri § 208.067

• Jurisdiction: Missouri
• Title XII: PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
• Ch. 208: Old Age Assistance, Aid to Dependent Children and General Relief

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1.  Of the moneys received by the state under the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant during each fiscal year, the department of social services shall, consistent with federal law and subject to appropriation, set aside a minimum of:

(1)  Two percent of such moneys to fund the alternatives to abortion services program under section 188.325 and the alternatives to abortion public awareness program under section 188.335 .  The department shall give preference to contracting with not-for-profit entities that promote one or more of the four purposes established by Congress under 42 U.S.C. Section 601 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996; and

(2)  Two percent of such moneys to fund healthy marriage promotion activities and activities promoting responsible fatherhood, as defined in 42 U.S.C. Section 603 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. The department shall give preference to contracting with not-for-profit entities that promote one or more of the four purposes established by Congress under 42 U.S.C. Section 601 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996.

2.  It is the intent of the general assembly that funding authorized under this section shall be used to supplement, not supplant, other sources of revenue heretofore or hereafter used for the purposes of this section.

Legislative History

(L. 2015 S.B. 24) *S.B. 24 was vetoed 4-30-15.  The veto was overridden on 5-05-15.