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. Administrative Plan 7/1/2025 <br /> <br />Page 3-8 <br />Students who attend school out-of-state or a long distance must return for the family’s <br />annual recertification appointment. Failure to be present at the annual recertification <br />appointment may result in the student being removed from the household. <br />Absences Due to Placement in Foster Care [24 CFR 5.403] <br />Children temporarily absent from the home as a result of placement in foster care are considered <br />members of the family. <br />SAHA Policy <br />If a child has been placed in foster care, SAHA will verify with the appropriate agency <br />whether and when the child is expected to be returned to the home. Unless the agency <br />confirms that the child has been permanently removed from the home, the child will be <br />counted as a family member. <br />Absent Head, Spouse, or Cohead <br />SAHA Policy <br />An employed head, spouse, or cohead absent from the unit more than 180 consecutive <br />days due to employment will continue to be considered a family member. <br />Family Members Permanently Confined for Medical Reasons [HCV GB, p. 5-22] <br />If a family member is confined to a nursing home or hospital on a permanent basis, that person is <br />no longer considered a family member and the income of that person is not counted [HCV GB, <br />p. 5-22]. <br />SAHA Policy <br />SAHA will request verification from a responsible medical professional and will use this <br />determination. If the responsible medical professional cannot provide a determination, the <br />person generally will be considered temporarily absent. The family may present evidence <br />that the family member is confined on a permanent basis and request that the person not <br />be considered a family member. <br />Return of Permanently Absent Family Members <br />SAHA Policy <br />The family must request SAHA approval for the return of any adult family members that <br />SAHA previously determined to be permanently absent. SAHA will only approve adult <br />returning family members under the following circumstances: <br />- U.S. Military members returning to family within two years of separation <br />- College students returning within two years of graduation <br />- Family members removed for medical or disability issues <br />- Returning spouse <br />The individual is subject to the eligibility and screening requirements discussed <br />elsewhere in this chapter. <br />EXHIBIT 1