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f. The State agency has developed special notification policies and procedures for the following: [X] Applicant/participant who cannot read [X] Applicant/participant who speaks in a language other than English [ ] Homeless [ ] Migrants [X] Persons with disabilities [X] Other Specify: Applicant/participant who cannot read; Applicant/participant who speaks in a language other than English; Persons with disabilities g. The State agency requires all local agencies to provide notification of participant rights and responsibilities in the following situations: [X] Eligibility at each certification [X] Ineligibility at initial certification [ ] Mid-certification disqualification [ ] Expiration of a certification period [ ] Waiting list status [ ] Other ADDITIONAL DETAIL: Certification and Eligibility Appendix and/or Procedure Manual (citation):

3. Fair Hearing Sanction System

a. The State has a law or regulation governing participant appeals: Yes No

b. The State agency has established statewide fair hearing procedures: Yes (Attach fair hearing procedures for participants or specify the location in the Procedure Manual and reference in the Additional Detail field at the end of this section.) No ADDITIONAL DETAIL: Certification and Eligibility Appendix and/or Procedure Manual (citation):