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Stricken language would be deleted from and underlined language would be added to the Code of Arkansas Rules. Proposed Rulemaking Title: Job Search Activities During TANF Application Process Promulgated by: Department of Human Services Division of County Operations DRAFT 09/05/2025 12:12:19 PM Title 20. Public Health and Welfare Chapter XIII. Division of County Operations, Department of Human Services Subchapter A. Generally Part 502. Transitional Employment Assistance Policy Manual Subpart 2. TEA Application 20 CAR § 502-201. TEA applications generally. (a) Department of Human Services county offices will accept and process applications for the Transitional Employment Assistance Program. (b) A transitional employment assistance (TEA) application must be disposed of by either approval or denial as quickly as possible but no later than thirty (30) calendar days from the date the application was received by the department, unless the eligibility worker determines that the applicant needs more time in order to establish their eligibility for services. (c) The TEA eligibility requirements are: (1) Personal Responsibility Agreement requirement; (2) Social Security number enumeration; (3) Minor parent requirements; (4) Children’s age and relationship to parent or adult caretaker requirement; (5) Citizenship or alienage requirement; (6) State residence requirement;