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VT LEG #371318 v.1 each subsequent July 1, so that the compensation continues to bear the same percentage relationship to the average weekly wage in the State as it did at the time of injury. (b)(1) In addition to the amount paid pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the employer shall pay the injured employee during the disability $20.00 per week for each dependent child under 21 years of age, provided that no other injured worker is receiving the same benefits on behalf of the dependent child or children. (2) The amount allowed for dependent children shall be adjusted weekly to reflect the number of dependent children during each week of payment. Sec. 32. 21 V.S.A. § 646 is amended to read: § 646. TEMPORARY PARTIAL DISABILITY BENEFITS * * * (b)(1) In addition to the amount paid pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the employer shall pay the injured employee during the disability $20.00 per week for each dependent child under 21 years of age, provided that no other injured worker is receiving the same benefits on behalf of the dependent child or children. (2) The amount allowed for dependent children shall be adjusted weekly to reflect the number of dependent children during each week of payment. [Repealed.]