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• Participating in a drug/alcohol treatment program • Complying with TANF IMPACT requirements • Receiving unemployment compensation • Employees under contract during the non-work season (school employees, migrants) if the employee meets certain conditions (see Section 2438.15.05.55) • Working a minimum of 30 hours a week or equivalent • Earning the federal minimum wage, times 30 hours 2438.15.05.05

INDIVIDUALS UNDER SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE (S)

Individuals under 16 are exempt from Work Registration. Individuals whose 16th birthday occurs during the entitlement period will be required to register as part of the next scheduled recertification process, unless qualified for another exemption. The individual's statement of age is accepted, unless questionable. This policy is for all AG members who turn 16 during a certification period because this is a change the AG is not required to report. 2438.15.05.10

INDIVIDUAL AGED SIXTY OR OVER (S)

Individuals aged 60 or over are exempt from Work Registration. The individual's statement of age is accepted, unless questionable. 2438.15.05.15

INDIVIDUALS AGED SIXTEEN OR SEVENTEEN AND ATTENDING SCHOOL (S)

Individuals aged 16 or 17 are exempt if: • Not the head of the AG; or • Are attending any recognized (secondary) school or enrolled in an employment and training program on at least a half-time basis.

The individual's statement is acceptable verification unless questionable. 2438.15.05.20

INDIVIDUALS PHYSICALLY OR MENTALLY UNFIT FOR EMPLOYMENT (S)

An individual who has a physical or mental impairment resulting from (but not limited to) illness, addiction, injury, or domestic violence which prevents entry into employment or training is exempt from Work Registration. Verification of mental or physical impairment is required. If necessary, the eligibility worker should provide information to help the individual obtain the appropriate verification.

Verification may consist of a signed statement from a: • Physician, physician’s assistant, nurse, nurse practitioner, or a designated representative of the physician’s office.