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1-9 (i) In a postsecondary educational work activity, a participant shall meet, each term or semester at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average in her/his degree requirements. (ii) In a training work activity, the participant shall meet quarterly a consistent standard of progress, which includes gains or proficiency levels and a reasonable time limit for completion of the training as determined by the instructor and POWER case manager or Benefit Specialist. (zzz) “Special needs child” is a minor who is developmentally delayed or has a mental or physical incapacity which limits his/her ability to care for him/herself and would be at risk of physical harm if child care was not provided. (aaaa) “Statewide maximum limit” is the maximum amount DFS shall pay for child care as published in the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) State Plan. (bbbb) “Student” is a person attending high school, high school equivalency program, employment training programs or postsecondary undergraduate program. (cccc) “Substitute provider” is a person who meets the definition of "provider" and who fills in for the provider less than 24 hours in a month. (dddd) “Termination” is to close a case and/or remove individual from the program. (eeee) “Weapon” means, but is not limited to, a firearm, explosive or incendiary material, or other device, instrument, material or substance, which in the manner it is ordinarily used, or is ordinarily intended to be used, is reasonably capable of producing death or serious bodily injury. Section 5. Application Process. The following process shall be followed by the DFS- FO when an applicant makes a request for Child Care assistance: (a) A DFS application form shall be provided or mailed on request during regular business hours when a current application form is not on file in the DFS-FO. (b) A signed application form shall be accepted by the DFS-FO and date stamped upon receipt during regular business hours. (c) A face-to-face or telephone interview shall be required with the applicant who has not already had an application intake interview. (d) A separate application shall be required for each assistance unit. (e) Applicants shall be informed of their rights and responsibilities, program requirements and benefits. (f) Applicants shall be provided with consumer information upon request concerning informed choices of quality child care.