Title 45

PART 261

Part 261 - Ensuring That Recipients Work

PART 261 - ENSURING THAT RECIPIENTS WORK Authority:42 U.S.C. 601, 602, 607, and 609; Pub. L. 109-171. Source:64 FR 17884, Apr. 12, 1999, unless otherwise noted.

45:3.1.1.1.15.0.1.1SECTION 261.1
   261.1 What does this part cover
45:3.1.1.1.15.0.1.2SECTION 261.2
   261.2 What definitions apply to this part
45:3.1.1.1.15.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - What Are the Provisions Addressing Individual Responsibility
45:3.1.1.1.15.1.1.1SECTION 261.10
   261.10 What work requirements must an individual meet
45:3.1.1.1.15.1.1.2SECTION 261.11
   261.11 Which recipients must have an assessment under TANF
45:3.1.1.1.15.1.1.3SECTION 261.12
   261.12 What is an individual responsibility plan
45:3.1.1.1.15.1.1.4SECTION 261.13
   261.13 May an individual be penalized for not following an individual responsibility plan
45:3.1.1.1.15.1.1.5SECTION 261.14
   261.14 What is the penalty if an individual refuses to engage in work
45:3.1.1.1.15.1.1.6SECTION 261.15
   261.15 Can a family be penalized if a parent refuses to work because he or she cannot find child care
45:3.1.1.1.15.1.1.7SECTION 261.16
   261.16 Does the imposition of a penalty affect an individual's work requirement
45:3.1.1.1.15.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - What Are the Provisions Addressing State Accountability
45:3.1.1.1.15.2.1.1SECTION 261.20
   261.20 How will we hold a State accountable for achieving the work objectives of TANF
45:3.1.1.1.15.2.1.2SECTION 261.21
   261.21 What overall work rate must a State meet
45:3.1.1.1.15.2.1.3SECTION 261.22
   261.22 How will we determine a State's overall work rate
45:3.1.1.1.15.2.1.4SECTION 261.23
   261.23 What two-parent work rate must a State meet
45:3.1.1.1.15.2.1.5SECTION 261.24
   261.24 How will we determine a State's two-parent work rate
45:3.1.1.1.15.2.1.6SECTION 261.25
   261.25 Do we count Tribal families in calculating the work participation rate
45:3.1.1.1.15.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - What Are the Work Activities and How Do They Count
45:3.1.1.1.15.3.1.1SECTION 261.30
   261.30 What are the work activities
45:3.1.1.1.15.3.1.2SECTION 261.31
   261.31 How many hours must a work-eligible individual participate for the family to count in the numerator of the overall rate
45:3.1.1.1.15.3.1.3SECTION 261.32
   261.32 How many hours must work-eligible individuals participate for the family to count in the numerator of the two-parent rate
45:3.1.1.1.15.3.1.4SECTION 261.33
   261.33 What are the special requirements concerning educational activities in determining monthly participation rates
45:3.1.1.1.15.3.1.5SECTION 261.34
   261.34 Are there any limitations in counting job search and job readiness assistance toward the participation rates
45:3.1.1.1.15.3.1.6SECTION 261.35
   261.35 Are there any special work provisions for single custodial parents
45:3.1.1.1.15.3.1.7SECTION 261.36
   261.36 Do welfare reform waivers affect the calculation of a State's participation rates
45:3.1.1.1.15.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - How Will We Determine Caseload Reduction Credit for Minimum Participation Rates
45:3.1.1.1.15.4.1.1SECTION 261.40
   261.40 Is there a way for a State to reduce the work participation rates
45:3.1.1.1.15.4.1.2SECTION 261.41
   261.41 How will we determine the caseload reduction credit
45:3.1.1.1.15.4.1.3SECTION 261.42
   261.42 Which reductions count in determining the caseload reduction credit
45:3.1.1.1.15.4.1.4SECTION 261.43
   261.43 What is the definition of a “case receiving assistance” in calculating the caseload reduction credit
45:3.1.1.1.15.4.1.5SECTION 261.44
   261.44 When must a State report the required data on the caseload reduction credit
45:3.1.1.1.15.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - What Penalties Apply to States Related to Work Requirements
45:3.1.1.1.15.5.1.1SECTION 261.50
   261.50 What happens if a State fails to meet the participation rates
45:3.1.1.1.15.5.1.2SECTION 261.51
   261.51 Under what circumstances will we reduce the amount of the penalty below the maximum
45:3.1.1.1.15.5.1.3SECTION 261.52
   261.52 Is there a way to waive the State's penalty for failing to achieve either of the participation rates
45:3.1.1.1.15.5.1.4SECTION 261.53
   261.53 May a State correct the problem before incurring a penalty
45:3.1.1.1.15.5.1.5SECTION 261.54
   261.54 Is a State subject to any other penalty relating to its work program
45:3.1.1.1.15.5.1.6SECTION 261.55
   261.55 Under what circumstances will we reduce the amount of the penalty for not properly imposing penalties on individuals
45:3.1.1.1.15.5.1.7SECTION 261.56
   261.56 What happens if a parent cannot obtain needed child care
45:3.1.1.1.15.5.1.8SECTION 261.57
   261.57 What happens if a State sanctions a single parent of a child under six who cannot get needed child care
45:3.1.1.1.15.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - How Do We Ensure the Accuracy of Work Participation Information
45:3.1.1.1.15.6.1.1SECTION 261.60
   261.60 What hours of participation may a State report for a work-eligible individual
45:3.1.1.1.15.6.1.2SECTION 261.61
   261.61 How must a State document a work-eligible individual's hours of participation
45:3.1.1.1.15.6.1.3SECTION 261.62
   261.62 What must a State do to verify the accuracy of its work participation information
45:3.1.1.1.15.6.1.4SECTION 261.63
   261.63 When is a State's Work Verification Plan due
45:3.1.1.1.15.6.1.5SECTION 261.64
   261.64 How will we determine whether a State's work verification procedures ensure an accurate work participation measurement
45:3.1.1.1.15.6.1.6SECTION 261.65
   261.65 Under what circumstances will we impose a work verification penalty
45:3.1.1.1.15.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - What Nondisplacement Rules Apply in TANF
45:3.1.1.1.15.7.1.1SECTION 261.70
   261.70 What safeguards are there to ensure that participants in work activities do not displace other workers
45:3.1.1.1.15.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - How Do Welfare Reform Waivers Affect State Penalties
45:3.1.1.1.15.8.1.1SECTION 261.80
   261.80 How do existing welfare reform waivers affect a State's penalty liability under this part