1Amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), entitled "An
2act to consolidate, editorially revise, and codify the public
3welfare laws of the Commonwealth," in public assistance,
4further providing for determination of need.

5The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
6hereby enacts as follows:

7Section 1. Section 432.12 of the act of June 13, 1967
8(P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, is amended by
9adding a subsection to read:

10Section 432.12. Determination of Need.--* * *

11(d) The maximum monthly grant amount for aid to families
12with dependent children shall be set annually at an amount equal
13to fifty percent of the poverty guidelines updated periodically
14in the Federal Register by the Department of Health and Human
15Services under section 673 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation
16Act of 1981 (Public Law 97-35, 42 U.S.C. § 9902(2)).

17Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.