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APPENDIX: SNAP GLOSSARY Semi-Annual Reporting - Spouse -S- Semi-Annual Reporting 11/01/98 Households that are given a 12 month certification period and required to submit a report every sixth month during the certification period. Other reporting requirements are waived for these households. Shelter for Battered Women and Children 11/01/98 A public or private non-profit residential facility that serves battered women and their children. If such a facility serves other individuals, a portion of the facility must be set aside on a long- term basis to serve only battered women and children. Single Language Minority Household 11/01/98 A household in which all members speak the same non-English language and which does not contain an adult fluent in English as a second language. Sponsored Aliens 11/01/98 Aliens lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence who are being sponsored by a U.S. citizen during the period required for the alien to become a permanent resident (3 years from the date of entry). Spouse 11/01/98 Either of: 1. Two individuals legally married to each other; or 2. Two individuals who are living together and holding themselves out to the community as husband and wife by representing themselves as such to relatives, friends, neighbors or trades people.