The recipient of the temporary assistance for needy families program must meet the following criteria to be approved for the work and education activity under the provisions of §§ 28-7A-20 to 28-7A-24, inclusive:

(1) Must be enrolled in a postsecondary education program for a minimum of twelve credit hours. Credit hours to meet the requirement of this subdivision may not exceed fifteen;

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 28-7A-22

  • Assistance: includes money, services, goods, or other types of temporary assistance made with respect to any child or with respect to the parents of any child for whom federal funds are available to the state under this chapter. See South Dakota Codified Laws 28-7A-2

(2) Must meet the admission requirements established by the institution;

(3) Must maintain a 2.5 grade point average; and

(4) Must have a combination of work hours and classroom hours that meet the work participation requirements of the state’s temporary assistance for needy families program.

Source: SL 2000, ch 133, § 3.