Revised Welfare Rules Would Hinder Educational Pursuit, Some Say
By Charles Dervarics
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved sweeping changes to federal welfare policy that some argue will make it tougher for recipients to obtain needed educational services.
In passing H.R. 4 by a party-line vote, the House endorsed a series of changes, including a 40-hour work week for welfare recipients. Current law mandates a 30-hour work week, and education advocates had hoped to soften — rather than tighten — rules regarding time spent in postsecondary education programs.
