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.

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

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

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