either payment of the fee or waiver of the fee.) All fees are subject to waiver. Non-fee charges (see above) are not subject to waiver. Utah Code § 53G-7-501(13) (2019) Utah Admin. Rules R277-407-2(12), (20) (April 8, 2019) Utah Admin. Rules R277-407-8(1) (April 8, 2019) “SSI” means “Supplemental Security Income for children with disabilities,” which is a benefit administered through the Social Security Administration that provides payments for qualified children with disabilities in low-income families. Utah Admin Rules R277-407-2(17) (April 8, 2019) “TANF” means “Temporary Assistance for Needy Families,” which is a program (formerly known as AFDC) which provides monthly cash assistance and food stamps to low-income families with children under age 18 through the Utah Department of Workforce Services. Utah Admin. Rules R277-407-2(18) (April 8, 2019) Eligibility for Waiver A waiver shall be granted to a student if charging the fee would deny the student the opportunity to participate in a class or school-sponsored or supported activity because of an inability to pay a fee. Utah Code § 53G-7-504(1)(a) (2019) Utah Admin. Rules R277-407-8(3) (April 8, 2019) A student is eligible for waiver upon providing verification that: 1. The student qualifies for free lunch based on family income; 2. The student receives SSI; 3. The family receives TANF funding; 4. The student is in foster care through the Utah Division of Child and Family Services; or 5. The student is in state custody. Utah Admin. Rules R277-407-11(1) (April 8, 2019) A student who does not qualify based on the foregoing may also be granted a waiver if the student is not reasonably capable of paying the fee based on extenuating circumstances. Such circumstances might include exceptional financial burden, loss or substantial reduction of income, or extraordinary medical expenses. Utah Admin. Rules R277-407-11(3) (April 8, 2019) In the event that circumstances change for a student or family such that fee waiver eligibility no longer exists, the school may charge a proportional share of a fee or a reduced fee reflecting the change in eligibility. Utah Admin. Rules R277-407-11(4) (April 8, 2019) Process for Waiver
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