Section 18. Notwithstanding 106 CMR 203.400(A)(2)(i) or any general or special law to the contrary, an education or training activity for the purpose of meeting the work requirement shall be defined as any 4–year degree granting higher education institution, community college or certificate program, not to exceed 24 months, or a vocational education program, not to exceed 12 months. If the education or training activity is less than the hours per week required to meet the work requirement, the recipient shall perform other work program activities to total the required hours per week.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Chapter 118 - Aid to Families With Dependent Children
Section 2 - Aid to Parents With Dependent Children
Section 2b - Application Form; Contents
Section 3 - Duties of Department
Section 3b - Employment Counseling and Job Training Program
Section 3c - Pathways to Self-Sufficiency Program
Section 5 - Reports of Department
Section 9 - Eligibility to Receive Veterans' Benefits; Option; Waiver
Section 10 - Exemption From Trustee Process; Assignment; False Statement or Fraud
Section 11 - Institutions Furnishing Care; Application for Aid; Payment
Section 14 - Benefit Period for Individuals Who Are Part of a 2 Parent Assistance Unit
Section 16 - Economic Independence Accounts
Section 17 - Proof of Income and Assets for Unverified Applicants
Section 18 - Education or Training Activities for Purposes of Meeting Work Requirement
Section 19 - Eligibility of Pregnant Teens to Receive Cash or Other Assistance