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Volume 32 | 10.1.2011 (Cont’d) ______________________________________________________________________________ Manual Section 27.3.10 has been changed to Manual Section 27.3.11, Two-Parent Program Activities. This section now has a chart that lists activities available to participants as either Core or Non-Core.

Manual Section 27.3.11, Two-Parent Flexible Activities, this title has been deleted. The information has been revised and added to the new Manual Section 27.3.11, Two-Parent Program Activities. This section has been revised to state the number of participation hours required for the Two-Parent program. Flexible activities listed in section 27.3.11 I, J, and K have been removed and are no longer allowed as countable activities in the Two-Parent program.

The information contained in Manual Section 27.3.12, Two-Parent Participation Requirements has been moved to Manual Section 27.3.1.

Manual Section 27.3.13 has been changed to Manual Section 27.3.12. The note has been changed to clarify that conciliation must take place prior to imposing an individual sanction for failure to sign or cooperate in the development of the Family Plan. Workers should use the “IS” closure code if both parents fail/refuse, after the initial approval, to sign/develop the Family Plan.

Manual Section 27.3.12 #2, Individual Sanctions. The note has been revised to state that if a household contains a parent with an individual sanction, the non-sanctioned parent must participate 40 hours per week and 30 hours must come from participation in a Core activity.

Manual Section 27.3.15 has been changed to Manual Section 27.3.14. The statement concerning allowable activity hours has been removed.

Manual Sections 8.15 and 19.18, Need Standard Table has been updated. ______________________________________________________________________________ Volume 33 | 10.01.2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ Manual Section 1.5.6 has been revised to clarify that workers should not take action on cases where there may be a conflict of interest.

Manual Section 2.1.2 has been revised to delete the DSS 3800A and DSS 3800B as forms that make up a required FI application. It has been changed to state that applicants must complete the DSS 3800, which includes Rights and Responsibilities and Confidential Information Policy.

Manual Section 2.1.7 has been revised to add fax and electronic submission (completing on-line application) as ways to submit an application to a county.

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