734-7 MINOR PARENTS AND TEEN PARENTS
Minor parents must meet specific eligibility requirements related to high school completion. A minor parent is a parent under the age of 18 who remains unmarried and unemancipated. Refer to the Minor Parent section in the Special Types of Case Processing chapter for more information on the school attendance requirement.
Teen parents who are 18 or 19 years of age without a diploma may finish high school or prepare to earn a GED . High school completion, or a GED diploma are often key to obtaining their first paid employment opportunity. Before referring a teen parent to adult education, make sure they want to work on their GED . If not, assign them to another work activity that will lead them to their employment goals.
Refer minor parents and teen parents who lack basic literacy, a high school diploma, or a GED to a high school provider. Refer minor parents and teen parents to a local adult education center when the high school curriculum or environment no longer suits their educational needs; or when a teen parent needs more than five high school credits to earn a high school diploma.
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