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92_HB2976
LRB9202189DJgc
1 AN ACT in relation to public aid.
2 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3 represented in the General Assembly:
4 Section 5. The Illinois Public Aid Code is amended by
5 changing Section 9A-10 as follows:
6 (305 ILCS 5/9A-10) (from Ch. 23, par. 9A-10)
7 Sec. 9A-10. Support Services.
8 (a) The Illinois Department shall provide or pay for
9 child care and other support services, if otherwise
10 unavailable, to enable recipients to participate in or
11 prepare for education, training and employment programs
12 authorized under this Article. The Illinois Department shall
13 provide and pay for such support services in accordance with
14 procedures, standards and rates established by rule.
15 (b) Support services may include:
16 (1) transportation;
17 (2) child care;
18 (3) job search allowance;
19 (4) initial employment expenses;
20 (5) required books, fees, supplies; and
21 (6) required physical examinations and medical
22 services.
23 (c) Participation shall not be required if support
24 services are needed for effective participation but
25 unavailable from the Department or some other reasonably
26 available source. Support services shall be made available to
27 the participant at no cost.
28 (Source: P.A. 86-1184; 86-1381; 87-860.)