The department shall reduce the assistance unit's grant if any of the following occurs:

1. (1) A dependent child fails to attend school;
2. (2) A dependent child who is 16 or 17 years old, is not exempt from the work requirements, and fails to sign and complete a personal responsibility plan; or

3. (3) A dependent child who is 16 or 17 years old, is not exempt from the work requirements, and fails to comply with the requirements of the personal responsibility plan.

   The amount of the grant reduction is $50 a month for each child affected, up to a maximum of $150 a month. The penalty continues until the child complies with the requirements.

Source: 24 SDR 24, effective August 31, 1997.

General Authority: SDCL 28-7A-3(1)(2)(3)(4)(5) , 28-7A-10 , 28-7A-11.

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-7A-3(1)(2)(3)(4)(5) , 28-7A-10 , 28-7A-11.