ADC work requirements will include class, study hours

Senators passed a bill April 2 that extends the termination date for self-sufficiency activities under the Welfare Reform Act from Sept. 30, 2012 to Dec. 31, 2016.

Under LB842, introduced by Scottsbluff Sen. John Harms, recipients of the state Aid to Dependent Children (ADC) program may count hours spent pursuing an associate degree toward their work activity requirements.

The program will be evaluated prior to the new termination date.

The bill passed on a 45-0 vote.