1. A. Effective October 1, 2002, the standard deduction shall be set at 8.31 percent of the poverty level based on household size of up to six persons. The standard deduction will be adjusted in accordance with directives from the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with F.R. 46:44712 et seq., 7 CFR 273.9, P.L. 107-171.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Family Security, LR 8:9 (January 1982), amended by the Department of Social Services, Office of Family Support, LR 29:606 (April 2003), amended by the Department of Children and Family Services, Economic Stability and Self-Sufficiency Section, LR 36:2529 (November 2010).