The purpose of this ADM is to inform districts of a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) waiver that permits the averaging of work hours for students enrolled at least half-time in institutions of higher learning. These changes should:
•Align student eligibility rules with other Food Stamp (FS) Program rules,
•Result in less undercare maintenance of FS cases with full-time students,
•Increase participation by eligible students in the Food Stamp program, and
•Promote payment accuracy.
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