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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 18

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 12 Chapter 18 WV WORKS Activities/Requirements

When based on the age of a child, the extension remains in effect through the month the child reaches six months of age. 18.2.3.F In a Vocational Training/Education Activity The extension is based on maintaining satisfactory progress toward course completion in a vocational training or educational activity. Satisfactory progress is defined by the facility or course of study but must be expected to result in a measurable outcome, such as a diploma, degree, or certificate which will assist in attaining self-sufficiency. To qualify for consideration of this extension, one of the following situations must exist: • In his 55th month of TANF receipt, the participant is attending a vocational training or an educational activity; or • In his 55th month of TANF receipt, the participant is enrolled to begin vocational training or an educational activity. Vocational training is preparation for a specific occupation. The training is conducted by an instructor in a non-work site or classroom setting. Educational activities are limited to literacy programs, high school, Adult Basic Education (ABE), vocational, and two- and four-year college programs. (Extension past the TANF 60-month time limit while attending on-line courses will be at the discretion of the 60-month committee) Some factors will be based on the institution the participant is attending such as but not limited to, in- state or out of state, and the ability of the participant to track attendance and hours for reporting purposes to the case manager.

When the person who is participating in the training/educational activity has a disability affecting his ability to make progress or extending the time necessary to complete the program, the Case Manager must take this under consideration when granting an extension. If the Case Manager determines the individual is progressing more slowly due to the disability, he will grant an extension. The participant is not required to graduate from the program within or by the end of the extension period. The extension remains in effect for up to six months. The Case Manager is responsible for monitoring the attendance of the participant during the extension period. If his enrollment ends, the Case Manager must send notification and close the WV WORKS benefit. 18.2.3.G Agency Error