Michigan Votes Forum

Introduced in the House on September 20, 2006, to require welfare recipients to sign a "family self-sufficiency plan" outlining their responsibilities under work and training requirements, explaining the contractual nature of assistance, and that the focus of the cash benefits is the goal of attaining self-sufficiency. Current law requires the execution of a "social contract" but does not emphasize a listing of responsibilities and the contractual nature of the plan. Also, to require the Department of Human Services to complete a thorough assessment of each recipient in creating the "self sufficiency plan" that includes consideration of referral to a life skills program, and a determination as to whether adult family members should be exempt from work requirements

The vote was 64 in favor, 39 opposed and 7 not voting

(House Roll Call 1135 at House Journal 89)

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New help for dyslexia September 17, 2006 •• 2354 words •• ID: bat2006091813580135 Binda Dyslexia Center reaches out to local kids Katie Oliveri The Enquirer He can't have dyslexia because he can read. Dyslexia means you see things backward. She can't have dyslexia. The school tested her, and she didn't qualify for special education. He can read OK; he just can't spell. That's not dyslexia, is it? These are among the myths associated with dyslexia, according to bartonreading.com. What is true

Screen for dyslexia and address in welfare offices, please. Thank you.

Grand Rapids Masonic Learning Center has a great dyslexia center you might look at as well.

Now look closely at the fast track literacy program. Is is effective and efficient? Could it be moreso? Try the Susan Barton Tutoring System. Talk to the Michigan Dyslexia Association president. What would THEY like to see in that literacy program?

Good job!

Good legislation.

holds them accountable. Tax payers are reasonable but not suckers. Good legislation.

If the literacy program isn't good enough, dyslexics will not be successful and will NOT be able to meet the GPA requirements.

I know it's private by jeez. We have to meet NCLB but parents are out there doing meth and stuff like CRAZY during pregnancy. Help us out. It's a REAL problem.

for our state. What can legislators do to help?

Want to end welfare, address dyslexia:)