Each child shall meet the eligibility requirements set forth below to be eligible for the non-FFP-FC program. (a) A written order of commitment without guardianship shall have been issued giving the secretary care, custody, and control of the child.

1. (b) The child shall meet one of the following conditions:

   1. (1) Is under the age of 18;
   2. (2) Is under the age of 21 and a full-time student in a secondary school or equivalent level of vocational or technical training; or
   3. (3) Is under the age of 21 and participating in an approved independent living plan.
2. (c) The child shall be ineligible for FFP-FC.
3. (d) The child shall be in need. The child's eligibility shall be determined on a calendar-month basis. Total budgetary requirements shall be compared with total applicable income. If there is a deficit, the child shall be determined to be in need if the child owns property with a value not in excess of allowable limits.
4. (e) This regulation shall take effect on and after March 1, 1997.

(Authorized by K.S.A. 1995 Supp. 39-708c, as amended by L. 1996, Ch. 229, Sec. 104; implementing K.S.A. 1995 Supp. 39-708c, as amended by L. 1996, Ch. 229, Sec. 104, and K.S.A. 1995 Supp. 39-709; effective May 1, 1981; amended, E-82-11, June 17, 1981; amended, E-82-19, Oct. 21, 1981; amended May 1, 1982; amended Sept. 26, 1988; amended March 1, 1997.)