# When You Are a Full-Time Elementary or Secondary School Student
> **US Social Security Administration** · Final rule. · Published 1996-07-24 · Effective 1996-07-24 · 61 FR 38360
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-18357
- **Category:** ssa-other
- **Agency:** US Social Security Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 38360
- **CFR reference:** 20 CFR 404
- **Publication date:** 1996-07-24
- **Effective date:** 1996-07-24
- **Docket:** Regulation No. 4
## Abstract

We are revising our rule on full-time elementary or secondary school students to include students enrolled in home schooling or independent study programs authorized by State or local law, e.g., political subdivision, tribal government, or the District of Columbia. The current rule covers only students in traditional institutional educational settings; however, many States (or other jurisdictions) provide for home schooling and independent study programs considered equivalent to traditional schools. We also are showing clearly that nonpayment provisions apply to certain prisoners and certain other inmates of publicly funded institutions who otherwise would meet student benefit requirements. In addition, we are removing outdated rules on student benefits relating to months before August 1982.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/07/24/96-18357/when-you-are-a-full-time-elementary-or-secondary-school-student)
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