Vermont § 1003 - Eligibility
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1003 — Eligibility, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1003. Eligibility
- (a) A family shall be eligible for the Reach First program if the family’s income and
resources are below the limits established for the Reach Up program, and the family
resides in Vermont. All applicants for programs under this chapter or chapter 11 or
12 of this title shall be provided an orientation, initial assessments, the Reach
First payment, and, if appropriate for the family, in-depth assessment, a family development
plan, and services through Reach First. (b) Reach First payments and services shall be available only once every 12 months for
a family, except as provided for by rule. Families who have received Reach First within
the past 12 months shall be provided financial assistance and services through Reach
Up, the Postsecondary Education Program, or other program appropriate for the family.
Families applying for or participating in other programs may also receive Reach First
assessments, payments, or services as provided for by rule. (c) The Commissioner may use the eligibility rules for Reach Up instead of adopting new
eligibility rules for this program. (d) An adult who accepts employment after reporting as directed under section 1007 of this title may receive Reach First or Reach Up, provided that the family remains financially
eligible for the program in accordance with Department rules. (Added 2007, No. 30, § 1, eff. May 17, 2007.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1003
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1003 cover?
Section 1003 ("Eligibility") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 1003?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 1003" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 1003 apply to my situation?
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