A state off the mainland may ask to be let off while it works toward compliance
What the document says“the Secretary may exempt individuals in a noncontiguous State from compliance with the requirements of paragraph (2) if--”
The section inserts a new paragraph (7) into section 6(o) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 letting the Secretary exempt individuals in a noncontiguous State from the work requirement where the State agency asks in the form and at the time the Secretary requires and the Secretary finds the State agency is making a good faith effort to comply. In deciding that, the Secretary must consider the actions the State agency has taken, any significant barriers or challenges including ones relating to funding, design, development, procurement or installation of systems or resources, the State agency's detailed plan and timeline with any milestones, and any other criteria the Secretary thinks appropriate.
What the document actually says“the Secretary may exempt individuals in a noncontiguous State from compliance with the requirements of paragraph (2) if--”
The Secretary may let a state off the mainland skip the work rule. The state must first meet the tests that follow.
The state must ask for it in writing. The Secretary must find that the state is trying in good faith. Cost and system problems may be weighed.
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