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205.704 Preparation and submission of strategic plan to further education of low income parents -- Parties included in planning process.

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Page 1 of 1 205.704 Preparation and submission of strategic plan to further education of low income parents -- Parties included in planning process. (1) The cabinet shall undertake a joint planning process with appropriate state, local, and private education institutions, interested agencies, and citizens to ensure that <br>opportunities for low income parents to continue or improve their education shall <br>continue with the implementation of the public assistance program funded by <br>federal block grant dollars under Title IV-A of the Federal Social Security Act, 42 <br>U.S.C. secs. 602 et seq. To this end, by July 31, 1998, the cabinet shall convene and <br>provide staff services for an advisory group of interested parties to evaluate <br>opportunities and strategies and make recommendations for continued participation <br>by low income parents in education activities, including, but not limited to, <br>representatives of: <br>(a) The state university system; <br>(b) The state community college system; <br>(c) Private colleges and universities; <br>(d) State vocational and technical schools; <br>(e) The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority; <br>(f) Basic and secondary education programs, including literacy, adult basic education, GED, and high school programs; (g) Advocacy and citizens groups representing low income parents, including low income parents in sufficient number to represent at least one quarter (1/4) of <br>the total group; (h) Providers of child care and other supportive services; and <br>(i) Two (2) members each from the Senate, as appointed by the President of the Senate, and the House of Representatives, as appointed by the Speaker of the <br>House. (2) The cabinet shall prepare a strategic plan for continuation of education opportunities for low income parents, based on the recommendations of the <br>advisory group. The cabinet shall submit the plan to the Legislative Research <br>Commission and the Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare no later than <br>July 31, 1999. At a minimum, the plan shall set forth strategies, including any <br>funding necessary, to: <br>(a) Create work study opportunities; and <br>(b) Increase the access to child care funding. Effective: July 15, 1998 <br>History: Created 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 236, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1998.