1. A. The Department shall terminate an adoption subsidy when any of the following occurs:

   1. 1. The child turns 18 years old and is not enrolled in and attending high school or a program leading to a high school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED);
   2. 2. The child is aged 18 through 21 years, has been continuously enrolled in school, and either drops out of school, graduates from high school, or obtains a general equivalency degree (GED);
   3. 3. The child turns 22 years old;
   4. 4. The adoptive parent is no longer legally responsible for the child;
   5. 5. The adoptive parent is no longer providing support to the child;
   6. 6. The child marries;
   7. 7. The child joins the military;
   8. 8. The special needs conditions of the child no longer exist;
   9. 9. The child dies;
   10. 10. The adoptive single parent or both adoptive parents die; or
   11. 11. The adoptive parent requests termination.

2. B. If a child was adopted at 16 or 17 years of age, adoption subsidy may continue through age 20 if one or more of the following apply:

   1. 1. The child is completing secondary education or an educational program that leads to an equivalent credential or is enrolled in an institution that provides post-secondary or vocational education;
   2. 2. The child is employed at least 80 hours a month;
   3. 3. The child is participating in a program or activity that promotes employment or removes barriers to employment; and
   4. 4. The child is unable to be a full-time student or employed because of a documented medical condition.

Historical Note

New Section made by final exempt rulemaking at 21 A.A.R. 3255, effective January 24, 2016 (Supp. 15-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 32 A.A.R. 582 (March 6, 2026, Issue 10), effective April 12, 2026 (Supp. 26-1).