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97 than one child under the age of 6 or more than one incapacitated person in the household, it is possible that both caretakers may qualify for this exemption, depending on which caretaker has primary responsibility for the care.
NOTE: If the child has his or her 6th birthday during a certification period, the Agency must work register the individual responsible for the care of the child as part of the next scheduled recertification process, unless the individual qualifies for another exemption. (C) Drug Addiction and Alcohol Treatment and Rehabilitation Program Participants: A regular participant, as defined by the program, in a drug addiction or alcohol treatment and rehabilitation program conducted by a private, nonprofit organization or institution, or a publicly operated community mental health center, under part B of title XIX of the Public Health Service Act. Under part B of title XIX of the Public Health Service Act is defined as meeting the criteria which would make it eligible to receive funds, even if it does not actually receive funding under part B of title XIX (AD). (D) Employed: An employed or self-employed person working a minimum of 30 hours weekly or earning weekly wages at least equal to the Federal minimum wage multiplied by 30 hours. This includes migrant and seasonal farmworkers under contract or similar agreement with an employer or crew chief to begin employment within 30 days (although this will not prevent individuals from seeking additional services from the State employment services agency) (EM). (E) TANF Recipients: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients who are subject to and complying with TANF work activity requirements (WP). (F) Incapacitated: Recipients of SSI and persons who are physically or mentally incapable of engaging in gainful employment. If a claim of permanent or temporary disability is questionable, verification must be provided (IN). See Section 8.1 Work Requirements (G) Students: A student, age 18 and older, enrolled at least half-time (SP) (as defined by the school, program, or institution) in any recognized: • School* (Secondary or Adult Education);