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Chapter: 1460 Technical Requirements Program: RAP 40 Participation requirements for recipients are the same as for applicants. When an exempt member becomes a mandatory participant, the redetermination cannot be completed until the requirement is met. 1460.1906 Exemptions from Employment & Training (RAP) This section discusses exemptions from participation in the applicable Employment and Training Programs. 1460.1906.01 Individuals under 16 (RAP) Individuals under 16 are exempt from participation.

The individual's statement of age may be accepted unless questioned. If questioned, verification must be obtained.

Note: When the other parent is a teen (under 20 years of age), they are subject to the teen participation requirements. 1460.1906.02 Age 65 or Older (RAP) RAP individuals age 65 or older are exempt.

Age must be documented only once for this exemption.

1460.1906.03 Full-Time Students (RAP) Individuals age 16 through 18 years of age are exempt if the individual is a full-time student, as defined by the school, who attends elementary, secondary, vocational or technical school.

Individuals are considered to be in attendance during school vacations, illness, convalescence, family emergency, and for the entire month they complete or discontinue schooling.

Individuals who withdraw from school or lose their full-time status are not exempt.

Verification of student status must be obtained to qualify for this exemption. Acceptable verification includes the following:

1. a verbal or written statement from a school official, 2. registration forms, or 3. report cards.

A review of the exemption status must be made at each complete eligibility review or sooner if this status is questionable. 1460.1906.04 Permanent Impairment or Incapacity (RAP) An individual experiencing an illness (physical or mental) or injury which is expected to last six months or more and is severe enough to prevent the individual from engaging in employment or participating in the program is exempt.