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PUBLIC LAW 96-000—MMMM. DD, 1980

PUBLIC LAW 96-272—JUNE 17, 1980

94 STAT. 529

living were eligible for such aid, as the number of such children bears to the total number of such children and closely related family members. "(b) For purposes of subsection (a), the term 'closely related family 'Closely related members' of a child means those relatives of his who are specified in ^^^J^j-g.. section 406(a)(l) and any other individual for whose support such a 42 USC 606. relative is legally responsible, but does not include any such relative or other individual (1) with respect to whom benefits are provided under another public program eligibility for which is based on need, or (2) whose presence in the home would not increase the total amount which would be allowed for shelter, utilities, and similar expenses if he was eligible for aid. "(c) The amount of aid to families with dependent children for shelter, utilities, and similar expenses shall be identified, for purposes of this section, in the following manner: "(1) If the State plan approved under this part provides for paying 100 per centum of the standard of need specified in the plan, and designates a portion of that standard, for families of specified sizes, to meet shelter, utilities, and similar expenses, then an amount equal to that portion shall be considered the total amount for such expenses for a family of the specified size. "(2) If such plan provides for meeting less than 100 per centum of such standard, and designates a portion of that standard, for families of specified sizes, to meet such expenses, then an amount equal to that portion, multiplied by the proportion of the standard of need which such State pays as aid to families with dependent children, shall be considered the total amount for such expenses for a family of the specified size. "(3) If such plan does not designate any portion of the standard of need for meeting such expenses, then such portion shall be prescribed by the Secretary, but in no event shall such portion exceed 30 per centum of the standard of need for a family of a specified size, multiplied by the proportion of such standard which the State pays as aid to families with dependent children. "(d) For purposes of subsection (a), the total income of the child or children and the closely related family members (as defined in subsection (b)) shall be determined as it would be if all such individuals were applicants for aid under the State plan and shall not include any income which any such individual is obligated to apply to the support of any other individual not living in the household.". SERVICES FOR DISABLED CHILDREN

SEC. 304. Section 1615 of the Social Security Act is amended by 42 USC i382d. redesignating the second subsection (c) as subsection (e), and by striMng out October 1, 1979" in paragraph (1) of such subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof "October 1, 1982". PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS TO TERRITORIAL JURISDICTIONS

SEC. 305. (a) Section 1108(a) of the Social Security Act is amended— ^"*«' P ^26. (1) by striking out "with respect to the fiscal year 1972 and ^°^*' P ^^° each f^cal year thereafter other than the fiscal year 1979" in paragraphs (1)(E), (2)(E), and (3)(E) and inserting in lieu thereof in each instance "with respect to each of the fiscal years 1972 through 1978"; and