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Chapter: 1400 Technical Requirements Program: FS 22 next recertification, unless the individual meets another exemption. Accept the individual’s statement of age unless questionable. 1410.1906.02 Individuals Age 60 or Over (FS) Individuals age 60 or over are exempt from SNAP E&T work requirements. Accept the individual’s statement of age unless questionable. 1410.1906.03 Individuals Age 16 or 17 and Attending School (FS) An individual age 16 or 17 is exempt from SNAP E&T work requirements if the individual is not the payee/head of the household, or is attending school, or is enrolled in an Employment and Training Program on at least a half-time basis. The individual’s statement is acceptable verification, unless questionable. 1410.1906.04 Physically or Mentally Unfit for Employment (FS) Individuals physically or mentally unfit for employment are exempt from SNAP E&T work requirements. An individual is physically or mentally unfit for employment if he or she is:

1. Receiving disability benefits issued by the government (Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability) 1410.1906.05 Care of an Incapacitated Individual (FS) Individuals responsible for the care of an incapacitated individual are exempt from SNAP E&T work requirements. The incapacitated individual may or may not be an SFU or an AG member. In addition, the incapacitated individual need not reside with the SFU or the AG. The individual’s statement is acceptable verification unless questionable. 1410.1906.07 Responsible for Care of Dependent Child (FS) Individuals responsible for the care of a dependent child under age six are exempt from SNAP E&T work requirements. There must be one child per exempt adult in the SFU. Two parents must have at least two dependent children in their SFU to meet this exemption. If the SFU contains two parents but only one child under age six, only one parent meets the exemption.

If the child’s sixth birthday occurs during the certification period, the parent must comply with work requirements starting with the next recertification unless the parent meets another exemption. The individual’s statement of the child’s age is acceptable unless questionable. 1410.1906.08 Students (FS) Students enrolled on at least a half-time basis (as defined by the institution) in any recognized school, training program, or institution of higher education are exempt from SNAP E&T work requirements.

Students remain exempt during normal periods of class attendance, vacation, and breaks, unless the student graduates, is suspended or expelled, drops out, or does not intend to register for the next normal school term (excluding summer). 1410.1906.09 Drug Addiction/Alcoholic Treatment (FS) Individuals enrolled and regularly participating in a Drug Addiction or Alcoholic Treatment and Rehabilitation Program are exempt from SNAP E&T work requirements.

Participants in Alcoholics (AA), Sober Living Houses, and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) do not meet an exemption unless they are attending these meetings as a part of a certified treatment center program.