42-2-109. Review of assistance and services; termination or modification; notice to department of change in assets.

(a) Public assistance and social services provided under this article shall be reviewed at least once each year, except for recipients enrolled in an approved educational program which shall be reviewed once every six (6) months. An approved educational program under this section shall be limited to educational courses not to exceed the baccalaureate degree level. After review, the department may continue, modify or terminate public assistance and social services in accordance with the circumstances of the recipient and the provisions of this article. Review of recipients in an approved educational program pursuant to this subsection shall require that recipients:

(i) To maintain a "C" or equivalent cumulative grade point average in the approved educational program;

(ii) Be enrolled as a full-time student, provided:

(A) To qualify as a full-time student under this paragraph, the student shall be enrolled for a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours per semester or activities that equal twelve (12) credit hours as defined by the institution and complete twenty-four (24) or more credit hours per year or activities that equal twenty-four (24) credit hours per year as defined by the institution in an approved educational program;

(B) A full-time student qualifying under this paragraph is exempt from any work or community service requirement under this article, except as provided in paragraph (iii) of this subsection;

(C) To qualify under this paragraph, the full-time student shall be a Wyoming resident in accordance with guidelines and criteria prescribed by rule and regulation of the department.

(iii) From the end of the spring semester to the beginning of the fall semester, work at least thirty-two (32) hours per week for at least ten (10) weeks or successfully complete six (6) credit hours. The department may waive this requirement for good cause.

(iv) Repealed by Laws 2005, ch. 238, § 2.

(b) Upon gaining possession of any property, income or other assets after receiving any public assistance and social services under this article, a recipient shall notify the department not later than ten (10) calendar days after becoming aware of the change in circumstances. The amount of public assistance and social services provided to the recipient shall be accordingly terminated or modified pursuant to rule and regulation of the department. The department shall exempt not more than two (2) licensed motor vehicles from personal assets in determining eligibility for any household under the personal opportunities with employment responsibilities (POWER) program.

(c) Repealed By Laws 1997, ch. 196, § 2.