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Child Care Subsidy Policy October 1, 2024 35 Failed Improvement Period Closed Semester Fall Spring Spring All Summer Sessions Summer sessions Fall 4.5.3.4. Applicants whose cases are closed for failure to submit documentation of satisfactory progress must submit the required documentation when reapplying for services if the qualifying activity is still Job Training/Education. 4.5.3.6. Minor parents attending high school are exempt from the satisfactory progress requirement for continued approval; however, they must meet the satisfactory attendance requirement. 4.5.4. Reinstatement After Closure for Failure to Improve 4.5.4.1. When a client wishes to receive child care for school after a closed semester, the client must submit proof of re-acceptance into the chosen program. 4.5.4.2. The case can be reopened, or hours expanded on the existing certificate to cover the school activity once proof of re-acceptance is submitted. 4.5.4.3. Failure to maintain satisfactory progress and attendance again will result in suspension of child care for school activities for a period of one calendar year. 4.5.4.4. Third and subsequent suspensions will be for a period of two calendar years each. 4.5.5. Petition for Reinstatement after a Second Suspension Reinstatement after a second or subsequent suspension is only by written petition to the Division of Early Care and Education. The petition must be in writing and provide evidence that the adult learner can meet the satisfactory progress and attendance requirements. The written petition for reinstatement must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the semester for which reinstatement is sought. 4.5.6. Home Schooled Minor Parents. Minor Parents who are being Home Schooled may be approved for care when the home- schooling teacher provides the minor parent with a schedule of study verifying the need for care and the days and hours that care is needed. 4.6. Supportive Services for Child Protective Services Recipients. Children residing with parents that are unable to provide adequate care or supervision and whose parents need support and assistance with child care responsibilities to prevent or alleviate child abuse or neglect. Children in need of care must continue to reside in the home of the parent for whom the safety or treatment plan is written. Children who have been removed from the