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k. A student, enrolled at least half-time in an institution of higher education, who meets the special eligibility criteria of Part VII.E.

l. Other persons enrolled, at least half-time in any recognized school or training program, including summer school.

NOTE: Placement in a school or training program by the SNAP E&T will not exempt a person from work registration.

2. Frequency of Registration for Work

The BPS must register all household members who are not exempted from the work registration requirements at the time of application or reapplication, and every twelve months thereafter. New household members, added during the certification period, must be registered at recertification.

If a household member who is subject to the time-limited benefits of Part XV loses the exemption status within the certification period because of a change in the number of work hours, the BPS must register that household member when the change is reported. The BPS must explore with the household whether an exemption to the work registration requirements exists.

Household members who lose their exemptions due to a change in circumstances that is not subject to the reporting requirements of Part XIV.A must register for work at the household's next recertification.

3. Method of Registration for Work

Work registration must be identified at:

a. Initial Application and Reapplication. Registration information will be forwarded to the SNAP E&T worker.

b. Every twelve months thereafter.

c. Changes in Work Registration Information. The BPS must record changes to the work registration status within 10 days from the date the change becomes known to the BPS. Changes include noting that an individual is no longer required to be registered.

The BPS must notify the SNAP E&T Worker through the ESP Communication Form when there are changes in household or individual circumstances that affect registration or compliance with SNAP E&T requests. Conversion of the SNAP case to transitional benefits is an example of a change that should be shared.

d. Recertification. At each recertification, the BPS must evaluate each household member to determine the work registration status of each member.

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