W. Va. Code R. § 126-85-50

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Section 126-85-50 - Approving Applications for Households Eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Food Stamp (FS) Benefits

50.1. Applications returned for review and approval that have TANF or FS numbers must include the following information: student's name; TANF or FS number; and parent's signature.

50.2. Approving Applications for Households not Eligible for TANF or FS benefits require the following procedures:

50.2.1. Applications returned for review that do not have TANF or FS numbers must include the following information: student's name; list of household members; social security number of the adult signing the application or indication they do not have one; the current amount of income received by each household member identified by the individual who receives it and the source of the income; and parent or guardian's signature.

50.2.2. All approved applications must show eligibility category (free or reduced price), reviewing official's signature, and date of approval or denial.

50.2.3. Applications must be filed by category with corresponding master lists.

50.3. Direct Certification.

50.3.1. Direct Certification is a simplified method of determining some children's eligibility for free meals under the NSLP and SBP, or free milk under the SMP without having the family complete a free and reduced price meal or free milk application. The Office of Child Nutrition obtains documentation from the WVDHHR and prepares appropriate computer sorts that enable the SFA to match the names of children that are members of households currently certified to receive food stamps TANF. Counties that are interested in participating in direct certification may call the Office of Child Nutrition for assistance.

W. Va. Code R. § 126-85-50