La. Admin. Code tit. 67 § III-5591

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section III-5591 - Jobs for America's Graduates Louisiana (JAGS-LA) Program

A. Effective November 1, 2020, the department may enter into agreements for the purpose of administrating the Jobs for America's Graduates Louisiana (JAG-LA) Program to help keep in school those students at risk of failing in school, to capture out-of-school youth in need of a high school education, to provide an avenue for achieving academically, and to assist students in ultimately earning recognized credentials that will make it possible for them to exit school and enter post-secondary education and/or the workforce.

B. These services meet TANF Goal 3 to prevent and reduce the incidence of out-of-wedlock pregnancies by providing intervention and improved life prospects for students who show evidence of failing, dropping out or engaging in negative behaviors that can lead to dependency, out-of-wedlock births, imprisonment, and/or other undesirable outcomes which may lead to the detriment and impoverishment of youth.

C. Eligible participants in the JAG-LA Program shall be 12-22 years of age and must face at least two designated barriers to success that include economic, academic, personal, environmental, or work related barriers.

D. Services are considered non-assistance by the agency.

La. Admin. Code tit. 67, § III-5591

Promulgated by the Department of Social Services, Office of Family Support, LR 33:2468 (November 2007), amended LR 34:698 (April 2008), LR 35:1257 (July 2009), Amended by the Department of Children and Family Services, Economic Stability Section, LR 47350 (3/1/2021).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with 42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.; R.S. 46:231 and R.S. 36:474; House Bill 1, 2007 Reg. Session Act 18, 2007 Reg. Session.