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... Under the new definition, which eliminates the individual functional assessment and all references to maladaptive behavior, a child is considered to be disabled only if she or he has a medically determinable physical or mental impairment that results in marked functional limitations. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM Although the federal Food Stamp Program retains its current structure as an uncapped, individual entitlement, there are a number of substantial changes to it.
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Key Terms

  • child care
  • block grant
  • food stamp
  • work requirement
  • participation rate

  • state option
  • determinable physical
  • medically determinable
  • mental impairment
  • functional limitations

  • time limit
  • legal immigrants
  • stamp benefits
  • community service
  • tanf block

  • work requirements
  • receive food
  • vocational training
  • stamp program
  • participation rates

  • consecutive failure


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