The minimum level of participation for required work activities is as follows:

One-parent household that has a child under the age of six

20 hours a week

One-parent household that has a child or children over the age of six

30 hours a week

Two-parent household that does not receive financial assistance for child care services under article 67:47

35 hours a week

Two-parent household that receives financial assistance for child care services under article 67:47

55 hours a week

A two-parent household that includes a parent who is exempt from participating in work activities under subdivision 67:10:06:07(3) or (4) is considered to be a one-parent household when determining the number of work hours required under this section.

When determining whether a two-parent household has met its required level of participation, the department shall combine the hours worked by each parent.

Cross-References:

Family with disabled parent not treated as two-parent family, Pub. L. No. 105-33, § 5504(a)(C) (111 Stat.609) (August 5, 1997)

Sharing of work requirement in two-parent families, Pub. L. No. 105-33, § 5504(d) (111 Stat. 609) (August 5, 1997).

Source: 24 SDR 24, effective August 31, 1997; 24 SDR 177, effective June 22, 1998; 25 SDR 157, effective June 1, 1999; 26 SDR 18, effective August 18, 1999; 36 SDR 103, effective December 23, 2009.

General Authority: SDCL 28-7A-3(1)(2)(3)(4) , 28-7A-10 , 28-7A-11.

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-7A-3(1)(2)(3)(4) , 28-7A-10 , 28-7A-11.