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Section 4.7.4.5 Good Cause Disputes A parent whose good cause claim was denied or who disputes a decision by the local agency may petition the local agency for a Fair Hearing. If the good cause determination was made by the W-2 agency, the parent may request a W-2 Fact Finding.

The Child Support Agency (CSA) must be given reasonable notice and may participate in any Fair Hearing or W-2 Fact Finding resulting from a good cause dispute.

If the parent requests a Fair Hearing: • Wisconsin Shares eligibility must remain open during the Fair Hearing process; and • The local agency must instruct the CSA to suspend child support services during the Fair Hearing process.

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Section 4.7.4.6 Reviewing Good Cause The local agency must review good cause determinations that are based on circumstances subject to change at each review of eligibility during a new child care request (application or program add) or upon new evidence. Good cause determinations based on permanent circumstances do not need to be reviewed again. If the local agency determines that good cause for failing to cooperate with the Child Support Agency no longer exists, the local agency must follow the policy in Section 4.7.4.4.1.

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Section 4.8 Participation in Approved Activities Participation in an approved activity is a nonfinancial eligibility requirement for Wisconsin Shares (see Chapter 5). Parents with a verified approved activity may choose to keep their child care eligibility open without an authorization.

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Chapter 5 Approved Activities

Section 5.1 Approved Activities Approved activities in Wisconsin Shares are limited to: • Employment, including self-employment • Education