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3. A student who is enrolled at least half-time in any recognized school, training program or institution of higher education, who also meets the eligibility requirements as an eligible student (SNAP 201-5). The student exemption continues through normal periods of class attendance, vacation, and recesses. If the student graduates, enrolls less than half-time, is suspended or expelled, drops out, or does not register for the next normal term (excluding summer), the exemption ends, and the student must register for work unless the individual qualifies for another exemption.

DEFINITIONS: “Half-time”- as defined by the school or training program. If the institution does not have a definition use prudent judgement and clearly document the basis for decision in case notes. “Recognized” - any school or training program approved, funded, or operated by a federal agency or accredited by the state is considered recognized for the purpose of establishing an exemption.

4. Physically or mentally unfit for employment. If mental or physical unfitness is claimed but not evident (visible during interview or previous documentation of ongoing unfitness), verification may be required. Appropriate verification may consist of receipt of temporary or permanent disability benefits issued by governmental or private sources, or a statement from a physician or licensed or certified psychologist. Physically or mentally unfit also includes individuals in receipt of VA disability compensation regardless of the individual’s disability percentage. However, while a veteran may be exempt from work registration based on physical or mental unfitness, that does not necessarily entitle the individual to the excess medical and shelter deduction. Therefore, eligibility staff needs to refer to the disability policy in the manual when determining whether to enter the disability in the disability screen in CHIMES indicating that the individual is a “disabled member.” 5. Individuals with a current application pending with the Social Security Office. If SSI has been denied but SSDI is still being considered, the exemption will need to be determined based on the conditions in number 4 above. Exemption from the SNAP work requirement will be reevaluated if someone is determined ineligible for SSI. 6. Individuals approved by the Social Security Administration for disability payments, either SSI or SSDI. 7. An individual who is employed or self-employed and working at least 30 hours weekly or receiving weekly earnings equal to or greater than the federal minimum wage multiplied by 30 hours. This includes self-employed or contract persons who would be certified for one year when the county determines that the employment constitutes a full-time job. This also includes migrant and seasonal farm workers who are under contract or similar agreement with an employer or crew chief to begin employment within 30 days (although this shall not prevent individuals from seeking additional service from Job Service). For persons receiving a training wage, the training wage will be substituted for