(Effective until August 1, 2024.) (1) In addition to their monthly benefit payment, a family may earn and keep one-half of its earnings during every month it is eligible to receive assistance under this section. (2) In no event may a family be eligible for temporary assistance for needy families if its monthly gross earned income exceeds the maximum earned income level as set by the department. In calculating a household's gross earnings, the department shall disregard the earnings of a minor child who is: (a) A full-time student; or (b) A part-time student carrying at least half the normal school load and working fewer than thirty-five hours per week. [ 1997 c 58 s 308.] (1) In addition to their monthly benefit payment, a family may earn and keep the first $500 of the family's earnings in addition to one-half of the family's remaining earnings during every month it is eligible to receive assistance under this section. (2) In no event may a family be eligible for temporary assistance for needy families if its monthly gross earned income exceeds the maximum earned income level as set by the department. In calculating a household's gross earnings, the department shall disregard the earnings of a minor child who is: (a) A full-time student; or (b) A part-time student carrying at least half the normal school load and working fewer than 35 hours per week. [ 2023 c 418 s 5; 1997 c 58 s 308.]
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