When do we count a child's income?

(1) For food assistance, we do not count a child's earned income if the child is:

(a)In school;#

(a) In school;

(b) Age 17 or younger;

(c) Not married; and

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(1) For food assistance, we do not count a child's earned income if the child is:

(a) In school;

(b) Age 17 or younger;

(c) Not married; and

(d) Living with a natural parent, adoptive parent, or stepparent or is under the parental control of a household member other than a parent.

(2) For cash assistance, we do not count a child's earnings if the child:

(a) Is in school and meets the age and attendance requirements in WAC 388-404-0005 ; or

(b) Has their income placed in a irrevocable trust for future educational needs for that child, up to $4,000.

(3) School includes:

(a) Participating in a home-school program that is approved by the superintendent of public instruction; or

(b) On break between school terms when the child:

(i) Was enrolled during the previous school term; and

(ii) Plans to return to school when it reopens.