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Chapter: 1400 Technical Requirements Program: TCA 62 14. Migrant and seasonal farm workers who are under agreement with an employer or crew chief to begin employment within the next 30 days. 1420.1906 Exemptions from Participation (TCA) Individuals meeting one or more of the following conditions are exempt from participation:

1. under age 16 and not the payee of the TCA benefit; 2. full-time students age 16-18 who are not the payee of the TCA benefit; 3. individuals caring for a disabled family member; 4. one custodial parent of a child under three months of age; 5. determined by the RWB or their contract provider to be unable to comply with work requirements because compliance would make it probable that the individual would be unable to escape domestic violence; or 6. eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).

An individual who is exempt due to domestic violence must comply with an alternative plan that specifies requirements that prepare the individual for self-sufficiency while providing for safety of the individual. This is not an exemption from participation, but good cause for failure to comply.

1420.1906.01 Individuals under 16 (TCA) Individuals under 16 who are not the payee of the Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) benefit are exempt from participation. Individuals under 16 who are not teen parents cannot participate.

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

Exception: Teen parents under age 16 who are the payee (head of household) of the TCA benefit for themselves and their child, due to meeting an exception to residing with a parent, relative or legal guardian, must be referred to the RWB for monitoring of school attendance. 1420.1906.03 Full-Time Students (TCA) 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.

Exception: Teen parents who are the payee (head of household) of the Temporary Cash Assistance benefit for themselves and their child must be referred to the RWB for monitoring of school attendance.

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. An individual’s statement of student status is acceptable to qualify for this exemption unless questionable. If questionable the following is acceptable verification of student status:

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.