Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Protecting Family Resources and Training Options Act”.
Protecting Family Resources and Training Options Act
A BILL
To amend title IV–A of the Social Security Act, and for other purposes.
Sec. 2 Strengthening program integrity through improper payments review
Section 404 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 604) is amended by adding at the end the following:
“(l) Applicability of improper payments laws
“(1) In general—The Improper Payments Information Act of 2002 and the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010 shall apply to a State in respect of the State program funded under this part in the same manner in which such Acts apply to a Federal agency.
“(2) Regulations—Within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations governing how a State reviews and reports improper payments under the State program funded under this part.”
Sec. 3 Supporting work through career and technical education
Section 407(d)(8) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 607(d)(8)) is amended by striking “(not to exceed 12 months with respect to any individual)” inserting “and career and technical education”.
Sec. 4 Effective date
The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2018.