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(2) Participant failed to meet the work participation hours for at least three (3) of the past six (6) months;
(3)(A) No eligible child in the home.
(B) Note.
(i)A child is considered to be living with a parent or…#
(i) A child is considered to be living with a parent or relative even though the child or adult is temporarily absent from the home not to exceed forty-five (45) consecutive days.
(ii)This allows assistance to be continued during short…#
(ii) This allows assistance to be continued during short periods of time in which the adult or child may not be in the usual family setting (e.g., a child may visit the noncustodial parent for up to forty-five (45) days).
(iii) It is not intended to provide assistance to an adult on behalf of a child who, on a regular basis, lives in another adult’s home the majority of the time (e.g., resides with another relative during the week to enable either the child or parent to attend school in another location);
(4) Unable to locate;
(5) No longer a resident of the state;
(6) Income exceeds one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the federal poverty level for family size; or
(7)(A) Participant requested case closure.
(B) Note.
(i) A ten-calendar-day advance notice (TEA-1) must be sent if the participant does not submit a written closure statement:
(a) Waiving the right to a ten-day notice; and
(b) Indicating he or she understands the consequences of supplying such information.
(ii) After the advance notice expires, the case may be closed.
(b)(1) An Arkansas Work Pays Program case will also be closed due to noncompliance with drug screening and testing requirements.
(2) An Arkansas Work Pays Program case will be closed if a participant, who is otherwise eligible, fails to: