Council 13, American Federation of State v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

President Judge Crumlish, Jr.,

In April. 1982, the legislature enacted amendments to the Commonwealth Public Welfare Code 1 provisions establishing a Community Work Experience Program (CWEP). 2 Individuals receiving aid to families with dependent children or general assistance benefits were, with certain enumerated exceptions, required to register for employment, training and manpower services. Commonwealth departments, agencies and political subdivisions could submit proposed community work projects to the Department of Public Welfare (DPW) and, if approved, would receive CWEP…