Direct verification Sample Clauses

Direct verification. Local edu- cational agencies may conduct direct verification activities with the eligible programs defined in paragraph (a)(1) of this section and with the public agency that administers the State plan for medical assistance under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.), (Medicaid), and under title XXI of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397aa et seq.), the State Chil- dren’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) as defined in § 245.2. Records from the public agency may be used to verify income and program participa- tion. The public agency’s records are subject to the timeframe in paragraph (g)(5) of this section. Direct verification must be conducted prior to contacting the household for docu- mentation.