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July 1, 2026

47 • Teen parents enrolled in high school (see 5.1.2.1) • Parents employed through a school district • School bus drivers • Any other parents whose approved activity is based on the school year

This section last updated 7/1/2026

Section 5.3.1.1 Activity Break Period Eligibility at Renewal Neither an Approved Activity Search Period (ACTS) nor a Temporary Break Period (TBRK) can begin the first month of a new eligibility period.

Example 1 (ACTS: New eligibility period): Luna calls the local agency on January 4 to complete her renewal which is due January 31. Luna tells the agency worker that she just lost her job on January 1 and will be looking for new work. The ACTS period would usually begin February 1, the month following the change. However, because ACTS cannot start the first month of the new eligibility period, Luna does not have an approved activity for February. The agency worker updates her Approved Activity Status in CWW to “No” for February, and her Wisconsin Shares eligibility ends systematically on January 31 due to no approved activity rather than no renewal.

Example 2 (TBRK: New eligibility period): Harper calls the local agency on April 12 to complete her renewal that is due on April 30. Harper tells the agency worker that her employer has temporarily closed on April 1. The TBRK period would usually begin May 1, the month following the change. However, because TBRK cannot start the first month of the new eligibility period, Harper does not have an approved activity for May. The agency worker updates her Approved Activity Status in CWW to “No” for May, and her Wisconsin Shares eligibility ends systematically on April 30.

There are different policies for whether an Activity Break Period can cross a renewal depending on whether the break type is ACTS or TBRK. • ACTS: An ACTS period cannot continue after the renewal date. An ACTS period ends at the end of the 3-month period or at the renewal date, whichever comes first. • TBRK: A TBRK period that started prior to the renewal date can cross a renewal and continue o for up to three (3) months, or o until the next renewal if an eligible child is added during an existing TBRK period (see 5.3.1.2).

These policies apply regardless of whether the renewal is a timely renewal or a late renewal.