LANSING, MI (AP)-- Legislation nearing Michigan Governor Rick Snyder's desk would let community service be a requirement to receive welfare benefits.
The state Human Services Department already includes community service among the work participation programs it can require for cash assistance recipients. A bill approved 91-19 Tuesday by Republican-led House would codify the practice into law.
The Republican-controlled Senate previously approved the bill and is expected to send it to Snyder on Wednesday.
Other ways welfare recipients can qualify for aid with the goal of becoming self-sufficient are paid employment, on-the-job training, job searches, educational activities and unpaid work assignments.