Illinois Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27, 2024) |
TITLE89. SOCIAL SERVICES |
PART112. TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES |
SUBPARTB. NON-FINANCIAL FACTORS OF ELIGIBILITY |
§112.30. Age
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a) There is no minimum or maximum age requirement to be designated as or to receive assistance as a caretaker relative. If an individual receives financial assistance as a caretaker relative that individual shall not be considered as a child in the determination of the level of assistance.
b) To be included in the assistance grant as a child, the child must be under age 18 or age 18 and in a full-time secondary school.
1) During summer vacation a dependent child who intends to return to school or one who experiences a temporary illness (not to exceed 90 days) which precludes school attendance is to be considered a full-time student.
2) Full-time attendance must be in a school defined as follows:
A) High School – 25 clock hours per week or in a special secondary education program of training which is designed to fit him or her for gainful employment and is defined by the school as full-time attendance.
B) Vocational or technical school – 30 clock hours per week when program involves shop practice, 25 clock hours per week when program does not involve shop practice.
C) Residential program – a regular curriculum of instruction that is equivalent to that which leads to obtaining a high school diploma. The program may include various life skills and vocational training.
(Source: Amended at 21 Ill. Reg. 15597, effective November 26, 1997)