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Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual Issued 03/2021 Changes in activity 8.1.9 Whether a change in activity will impact a family’s case depends on the family’s reporting type. See Chapter 8.3.6 (Reporting types) for more information about determining a family’s reporting type. Families that experience a permanent end to their activity are eligible for Extended Eligibility. See Chapter 9.15.6 (Extended Eligibility). 12-Month Reporters Families who are 12-Month Reporters should not have their eligibility or Service Authorizations adversely impacted by temporary changes in a parent’s work or school schedule. See Chapter 7.4 (Verification – 12-month eligibility period) for verification requirements and Chapter 9.12 (Authorization changes during the 12-month eligibility period) for authorization impacts. Schedule Reporters Continue to process changes to eligibility and authorizations based on changes in parent activities for families that are Schedule Reporters. See Chapter 4 (Eligibility requirements) and Chapter 9 (Authorized care and payments). Changes include, but are not limited to: • Schedule changes (including temporary changes) • New employment or education activity • Temporary end to activity See Chapter 7.4 (Verification – 12-month eligibility period) for verification requirements and Chapter 9.12 (Authorization changes during the 12-month eligibility period) for authorization impacts. Legal authority Minnesota Statutes 119B.025