2005 West Virginia Code - §9-9-7. — Work requirements.

§9-9-7. Work requirements.
(a) Unless otherwise exempted by the provisions of section eight of this article, the WV works program shall require that anyone who possesses a high school diploma, or its equivalent, or anyone who is of the age of twenty years or more, to work or attend an educational or training program for at least the minimum number of hours per week required by federal law under the work participation rate requirements for all families in order to receive any form of cash assistance. Participation in any education or training activity, as defined in section three of this article, shall be counted toward satisfaction of the work requirement imposed by this section to the extent permissible under federal law and regulation: Provided, That the participant demonstrates adequate progress toward completion of the program: Provided, however, That participants who are enrolled in post-secondary courses leading to a two- or four-year degree may be required to engage in no more than ten hours per week of federally defined work activities, unless the department certifies that allowing education to count toward required work activities would affect the state's ability to meet federal work participation rates. In accordance with federal law or regulation, the work, education and training requirements of this section are waived for any qualifying participant with a child under six years of age if the participant is unable to obtain appropriate and available child care services.
(b) The department and representatives of all college and university systems of West Virginia shall develop and implement a plan to use and expand the programs available at the state's community and technical colleges, colleges and universities to assist beneficiaries or participants who are enrolled or wish to become enrolled in two and four-year degree programs of post-secondary education to meet the work requirements of this section.