R6-12-313. Participation in JOBS; Exemptions; Good Cause Exceptions

A. As a condition of eligibility, a recipient of CA shall participate in the Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Training Program (JOBS) as prescribed in A.A.C. R6-10-101 through R6-10- 121, unless FAA determines that the person is exempt. B. The following persons are exempt from participation: 1. A child who is under age 16, except for a custodial parent or pregnant girl age 13 through age 15 who lacks a high school diploma, or its equivalent, and is not enrolled in high school or an equivalent course of instruction; 2. A child who is age 16 or age 17, or age 18 if reasonably expected to complete school before reaching age 19, and a full-time student at an elementary, secondary, vocational or technical school, so long as the educational or training program was not assigned as a JOBS activity; 3. A person who is currently employed at least 30 hours per week in unsubsidized employment which pays at least the federal minimum wage and which is expected to last at least 30 days; any interruption in such employment shall not exceed 10 days; and 4. A Native American tribal member who resides in an area covered by a Tribal JOBS program. C. Exempt status shall terminate when the condition giving rise to the exemption terminates. D. If a person fails or refuses to participate in JOBS without good cause, the Department shall impose the penalties specified in R6-12-316.