Mo. Code Regs. tit. 13 § 40-2.340
Current through Register Vol. 49, No.12, June 17, 2024
Section 13 CSR 40-2.340 - Prohibition Against Payment of Temporary Assistance to Teenage Parents Who Do Not Attend High School or Other Equivalent TrainingPURPOSE: This rule prohibits the payment of Temporary Assistance to teenage parents who do not attend high school or other equivalent training program.
(1) For the purpose of the administration of the Temporary Assistance Program, the Division of Family Services shall not provide assistance to an individual who has not attained eighteen (18) years of age, is not married, has a minor child at least twelve (12) weeks of age in his/her care, and has not successfully completed a high school education (or its equivalent), if the individual does not participate in-(A) Educational activities directed towards the attainment of a high school diploma or its equivalent; or(B) An alternative educational or training program that has been approved by the Division of Family Services. AUTHORITY: sections 207.020 and 208.040.5, RSMo 1994.* Emergency rule filed Feb. 18, 1998, effective March 1, 1998, terminated Aug. 10, 1998. Original rule filed Jan. 16, 1998, effective Aug. 1, 1998. *Original authority: 207.020, RSMo 1945, amended 1961, 1965, 1977, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1993 and 208.040.5, RSMo 1949, amended 1955, 1969, 1982, 1985.