Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1267, revising public assistance programs and addressing the "benefits cliff."

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1267, revising tenants of public assistance programs like Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and TCA. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Adam Anderson, addresses the "benefits cliff" where a slight income increase causes families to lose benefits, discouraging self-sufficiency. The new School Readiness Plus program aims to help families exit benefit programs smoothly.

June 22, 2024
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