Section 20. Non Financial Verification Standard - School Attendance

A. The statement of the parent, specified relative, or caretaker of school attendance for children under 18 years of age is acceptable to verify school attendance for the cash assistance program, unless questionable. 8.100.130 NMAC 11 B. Verification of school attendance for all minor unmarried parents and dependent children over 18 years of age is mandatory for the cash assistance program. Documents that can be used to verify school attendance include: (1) written statement from school official; (2) current report card; (3) additional items as listed on ISD 135, “proof checklist”; or (4) if the preceding documentary evidence is not readily available, other acceptable methods of verification are set forth in 8.100.130.9 NMAC.