KRS 205.704: Preparation and submission of strategic plan to further education of low -

income parents -- Parties included in planning process.

(1) The cabinet shall undertake a joint planning process with appropriate state, local,

and private education ins titutions, interested agencies, and citizens to ensure that

opportunities for low -income parents to continue or improve their education shall

continue with the implementation of the public assistance program funded by

federal block grant dollars under Titl e IV-A of the Federal Social Security Act, 42

U.S.C. secs. 602 et seq. To this end, by July 31, 1998, the cabinet shall convene and

provide staff services for an advisory group of interested parties to evaluate

opportunities and strategies and make recomme ndations for continued participation

by low -income parents in education activities, including, but not limited to,

representatives of:

(a) The state university system;

(b) The state community college system;

(c) Private colleges and universities;

(d) State vocational and technical schools;

(e) The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority;

(f) Basic and secondary education programs, including literacy, adult basic

education, a High School Equivalency Diploma program, and high school

programs;

(g) Advocacy and citizens groups representing low -income parents, including

low-income parents in sufficient number to represent at least one quarter (1/4)

of the total group;

(h) Providers of child care and other supportive services; and

(i) Two (2) members each f rom the Senate, as appointed by the President of the

Senate, and the House of Representatives, as appointed by the Speaker of the

House.

(2) The cabinet shall prepare a strategic plan for continuation of education

opportunities for low -income parents, based on the recommendations of the

advisory group. The cabinet shall submit the plan to the Legislative Research

Commission no later than July 3 1, 1999. At a minimum, the plan shall set forth

strategies, including any funding necessary, to:

(a) Create work study opportunities; and

(b) Increase the access to child care funding.