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BEM 245 9 of 13 SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND STUDENT STATUS BPB 2026-012 5-1-2026

BRIDGES ELIGIBILITY MANUAL STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Results of the Attendance Compliance Test If the DHS-3380 is returned stating the dependent child or minor parent has attended all the school days in the past 21 calendar days, FIP eligibility continues for the FIP group and/or the dependent child age 16 or 17. If the DHS-3380 is returned stating the dependent child or minor parent has not attended all the school days in the past 21 calendar days, take appropriate action regarding the FIP group based on department policy in this item. If the DHS-3380 is not returned; see Bridges Administrative Manual (BAM) 130, Verification and Collateral Contact, and initiate FIP group closure for failure to return requested verification. Client Assistance If the client contacts the department and requests an interview to resolve school attendance issues and/or barriers, one must be provided before taking appropriate action on the FIP group. If the client requests assistance removing current barriers for their child(ren) to complete the attendance compliance test or to attend school full-time, assist the client with barrier removal if possible; see BEM 232, Direct Supportive Services. Note: Any barriers identified should be added to the head of household's Family Self-Sufficiency Plan (FSSP). If barriers are identified and entered into the FSSP and a dependent child or minor parent does not complete the attendance compliance test, do not impose an additional employment and training/FSSP sanction. Only take action on the FIP group based on department policy in this item.

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BEM 245 9 of 13 SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND STUDENT STATUS BPB 2026-012 5-1-2026

BRIDGES ELIGIBILITY MANUAL STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Results of the Attendance Compliance Test If the DHS-3380 is returned stating the dependent child or minor parent has attended all the school days in the past 21 calendar days, FIP eligibility continues for the FIP group and/or the dependent child age 16 or 17. If the DHS-3380 is returned stating the dependent child or minor parent has not attended all the school days in the past 21 calendar days, take appropriate action regarding the FIP group based on department policy in this item. If the DHS-3380 is not returned; see Bridges Administrative Manual (BAM) 130, Verification and Collateral Contact, and initiate FIP group closure for failure to return requested verification. Client Assistance If the client contacts the department and requests an interview to resolve school attendance issues and/or barriers, one must be provided before taking appropriate action on the FIP group. If the client requests assistance removing current barriers for their child(ren) to complete the attendance compliance test or to attend school full-time, assist the client with barrier removal if possible; see BEM 232, Direct Supportive Services. Note: Any barriers identified should be added to the head of household's Family Self-Sufficiency Plan (FSSP). If barriers are identified and entered into the FSSP and a dependent child or minor parent does not complete the attendance compliance test, do not impose an additional employment and training/FSSP sanction. Only take action on the FIP group based on department policy in this item.