Section 144-609-10 - DISQUALIFICATIONSI.DISQUALIFICATION OF VOLUNTARY PARTICIPANTSVoluntary participants may be disqualified from SNAP E&T in accordance with this section, but do not lose other SNAP benefits. SNAP E&T services are denied for the disqualification period when a voluntary participant is disqualified.
II.GOOD CAUSEDisqualifying acts are excused if Good Cause exists. Good Cause reasons include those listed below:
A. Illness or incapacitation of the participant or a family member, which requires the presence of the participant. Verification by a physician may be required.B. Sexual harassment occurring while a participant is engaged in SNAP E&T activities.C. Court required appearance or incarceration.D. Lack, or breakdown, of necessary support services such as childcare or transportation with no alternative available at no additional cost to the participant.E. Inclement weather which is serious enough to prevent other participants from traveling to the activity.F. Assignment of a participant to an activity which has not been made part of the IEP (other than orientation or assessment which predate development), or which is in violation of SNAP E&T rules.G. Assignment to an activity, which requires the participant to relocate outside the immediate geographical area (an area within a one hour one way commute), unless the participant has voluntarily elected to relocate.H. Inability to participate due to domestic violence. When the person is unable to participate due to physical injuries or psychological effects of abuse; because of legal proceedings counseling or other activities related to abuse; because the abuser actively interferes with the individual's participation; because the location puts the individual at risk; or for other Good Cause related to domestic violence. Other circumstances beyond the control of the participant or that a reasonable person would consider to be Good Cause. It is the responsibility of the participant to demonstrate that Good Cause exists and to provide documentation or other proof of Good Cause when requested. Failure to do so to the satisfaction of the Department results in disqualification.
10-144 C.M.R. ch. 609, § 10