McGhee v. State Appeals Committee

Meyer, J.:

In February 1978, Gerard M. McGhee (appellant) joined Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA). He was at that time a recipient of benefits under the Kansas General Assistance Program (K.S.A. 1979 Supp. 39-702 et seq.), as he was unemployed. His service commitment to VISTA is for one year, renewable up to five years. He works for the Legal Aid Society of Topeka at least 40 hours per week. He receives a stipend of $250.00 per month from the federal government.

Appellant failed to register for or participate in work projects, which are prerequisites to obtaining general assistance,…