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(B) The unearned income and resources of the child will be counted in determining continued eligibility; and

(C) In order to be added back to the case, verification must be received from the school that the child has attended satisfactorily for a period of thirty (30) days.

(d)Immunizations.#

(d) Immunizations.

(1)(A) Immunizations of preschool-age children is a requirement for TEA.

(B) Exemptions to this requirement due to religious beliefs or medical problems may be approved as described below.

(2) If a parent was given thirty (30) days to have the children included in the TEA case immunized:

(A) Verification must be provided by the thirtieth day;

(B) If the parent does not bring the verification, the worker will issue a ten- day notice stating that unless verification of the immunizations is received, the TEA cash assistance payment will be reduced; and

(C) The family may provide the child’s immunization (shot) record or verification from the local health department or physician.

(3) See Appendix A for the American Academy of Pediatrics Immunization Schedule, which identifies the age and type of immunization the child should have.

(e)Exemptions due to religious beliefs or medical problems.#

(e) Exemptions due to religious beliefs or medical problems.

(1) A parent or caretaker relative who refuses to have a child immunized because of religious beliefs or because of a medical problem, e.g., allergic reaction, must provide verification that an exemption has been granted by the Department of Health.

(2)(A) To obtain such exemption, the parent must request a Religious Exemption Application or Medical Exemption Application from the Department of Health.

(B) The address is 4815 West Markham, Little Rock, AR 72205.

(3) Upon completion, the application must be submitted to the Department of Health at the above address for a decision.

(4) The decision will be sent directly to the parent or parents or caretaker relative.

(5)(A) The normal processing time is two (2) weeks.