Cal. Code Regs. tit. 5 § 17759

Current through Register 2025 Notice Reg. No. 2, January 10, 2025
Section 17759 - Income Calculation
(a) To calculate a family's adjusted monthly income for purposes of determining income eligibility and/or calculating a family fee, the calculation shall be done by the use of an income calculation worksheet, and shall be calculated as provided for in subsections (b) and (c).
(b) When a family's income is regular and steady, use the income calculation worksheet that specifies:
(1) The frequency of the pay periods;
(2) The gross amount of the payroll check stubs; and
(3) All other sources of countable income to determine the adjusted monthly income pursuant to section 17700, as either:
(A) Weekly for 52 pay periods;
(B) Every two weeks for 26 pay periods;
(C) Twice monthly for 24 pay periods; or
(D) Monthly for 12 pay periods.
(c) When a family's income fluctuates because of migrant, agricultural, or seasonal work; inconsistent and/or unstable employment or self-employment; or intermittent income, as defined in section 17700, the adjusted monthly income shall be determined by averaging the total countable income from the preceding 12 months.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 5, § 17759

1. New article 2 (sections 17759-17760) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207, 8213 and 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8207 and 8231, Education Code.

1. New article 2 (sections 17759-17760) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7/1/2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).