# Ark. Code Ann. § 20-76-805: Elimination of no-good-cause exemptions to the work requirement for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T20_C76_S8_S20-76-805

## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 20-76-805
- **Heading:** Elimination of no-good-cause exemptions to the work requirement for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits
- **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 8 / Section 20-76-805

## Text

Beginning no later than May 1, 2022, the Department of Human Services shall not exercise the state option to provide exemptions to the work requirement as authorized under 7 U.S.C. § 2015(o)(6) , as it existed on January 1, 2021, except to an individual: (1) Currently in foster care; or (2) Residing in a domestic violence shelter. Added by Act 2021, No. 419,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Beginning no later than May 1, 2022, the Department of Human Services shall not exercise the state option to provide exemptions to the work requirement as authorized under 7 U.S.C. § 2015(o)(6) , as it existed on January 1, 2021, except to an individual:

(1) Currently in foster care; or

(2) Residing in a domestic violence shelter.

Added by Act 2021, No. 419,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

## Nearby sections

- [Ark. Code Ann. § 20-76-801 Title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T20_C76_S8_S20-76-801.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 20-76-802 Legislative findings and intent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T20_C76_S8_S20-76-802.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 20-76-803 Employment and training program requirement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T20_C76_S8_S20-76-803.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 20-76-804 Reporting requirement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T20_C76_S8_S20-76-804.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 20-76-805 Elimination of no-good-cause exemptions to the work requirement for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T20_C76_S8_S20-76-805.md)

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