(1) In addition to their monthly benefit payment, a family may earn and keep the first $500 of the family's earnings in addition to one-half of the family's remaining earnings during every month it is eligible to receive assistance under this section. (2) In no event may a family be eligible for temporary assistance for needy families if its monthly gross earned income exceeds the maximum earned income level as set by the department. In calculating a household's gross earnings, the department shall disregard the earnings of a minor child who is: (a) A full-time student; or (b) A part-time student carrying at least half the normal school load and working fewer than 35 hours per week. [ 2023 c 418 s 5 ; 1997 c 58 s 308 .] Notes: Effective date — 2023 c 418 s 5: "Section 5 of this act takes effect August 1, 2024." [ 2023 c 418 s 14 .]