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COMBINED MANUAL

ISSUE DATE 06/2017

GLOSSARY: LEARNING...

0002.37

LEARNING DISABLED MFIP, DWP : A disorder in 1 or more of the psychological processes involved in perceiving, understanding, or using concepts through verbal language or non-verbal means. It does not include learning problems that are primarily the result of visual, hearing, or motor disabilities; of developmental disability; of emotional disturbance; or of environmental, cultural, or economic disadvantage. The disability must severely limit the person’s ability to obtain, perform, or maintain suitable employment.

SNAP, GA, GRH : A disorder in 1 or more of the psychological processes involved in perceiving, understanding, or using concepts through verbal language or non-verbal means. It does not include learning problems that are primarily the result of visual, hearing, or motor disabilities; of developmental disability; of emotional disturbance; or of environmental, cultural, or economic disadvantage.

LEGAL CUSTODIAN MFIP, DWP : A person under legal obligation to provide care for and who is in fact providing care for a minor. For a Native American child, any Native American person who has legal custody of a Native American child under tribal law or custom, under state law, or to whom temporary physical care, custody, and control has been transferred by the parent of the child. If assistance is being requested for the MINOR CHILD, this person meets the definition of CAREGIVER in 0002.09 (Glossary: Calendar Month...).

LEGAL GUARDIAN “Legal guardian” or “guardian” is a person appointed by a parent's will or by the court to have the powers and responsibilities of a parent, except that the guardian is not legally obligated to provide support for the ward out of the guardian's own funds. If assistance is being requested for the MINOR CHILD, this person meets the definition of CAREGIVER in 0002.09 (Glossary: Calendar Month...).

LEP See LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY (LEP) below.

LICENSED MOTOR VEHICLE A MOTOR VEHICLE legally permitted to use the streets and highways.

LICENSED PHYSICIAN A person licensed to practice medicine under Minnesota state statutes.

LIEN A legal claim against property for the satisfaction of a debt. The lien is paid off at the time the property is sold.

LIFE ESTATE Ownership allowing the occupancy and use of real estate during a person's lifetime. Life estates are REAL PROPERTY. Establishing a life estate is a TRANSFER.

LIHEAP See LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) below.

LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY (LEP) Unable to speak, read, write, or understand the English language well enough to allow a person to interact effectively with health care, social services, or other providers.

LIQUID ASSETS SNAP: Cash or property (such as stocks or bonds) easily converted to cash. Consider the amount of money from child support payments in a Stored Value Card as liquid assets. See STORED VALUE CARD in 0002.63 (Glossary : Special Diet).

LITERACY TRAINING PROGRAM GA : A program for GA clients who lack formal education or job skills. The program must assess reading level, learning disabilities, reading potential, and vocational and occupational interests, and must teach language and reading skills needed for job performance.

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