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structured and monitored study sessions which can be verified and documented in the case file will be counted.

B. Verification of hours The method of verification of actual hours will be dependent upon the activity and the student composition of the class. For instructional activities comprised entirely of TANF students, class attendance sheets will be used to verify attendance.

For activities which include non-TANF students, individual timesheets will be signed by the faculty member, supervisor, or other appropriate individual as well as the student or documented in electronic tracking systems, as appropriate. Attendance records will be documented every two weeks and maintained in the provider’s students’ files, as well as, with the case file.

Participation hours will be provided by the institution documenting hours of attendance on a daily basis and verified every two (2) weeks. Acceptable forms of documentation will be: 1. Attendance Records from Provider

C. Method of supervision Faculty, instructors, instructional aides, lab supervisors, study hall supervisors, and supervisors of work-based learning activities provide daily supervision for the hours of education and will document hours of attendance and progress in the activity.

D. Good and Satisfactory Progress South Carolina defines good or satisfactory progress as a passing grade, or its equivalent according to the standards set by the educational institution. It is documented in the participant’s case file at the end of every marking period, by means of a report from the educational institution.

12. Satisfactory Attendance at Secondary School Satisfactory attendance by a recipient at a secondary school or in a course of study leading to a certificate of general equivalence is regular attendance, in accordance with the requirements of the secondary school or the course of study. This activity must be supervised on an ongoing basis no less frequently than daily.

Participants involved in educational activities must demonstrate satisfactory progress taking into account appropriate accommodations needed by a person with a disability, in order to receive continuing benefits/support services. Satisfactory progress is defined as a standard that includes a qualitative element; this will be determined by the standard of the institution or program.

For Teen Parent/Adults, satisfactory participation in such a program will meet all TANF work requirements. For all other adults, this will count as a non-core activity.

A. Countable hours Actual hours will be counted towards participation as will holidays and excused absences. Attendance and satisfactory progress in high school education will be determined according to the standards set forth by the school district. In addition, only structured, monitored study and home work sessions will be counted if documented and verified.