PENNSYLVANIA, October 27 - among standards, requirements or procedures in Federal programs,

except as specifically required under other provisions in this

article. Whenever possible, except for residency requirements

for general assistance, and consistent with State law, the

department shall establish rules, regulations and standards for

general assistance consistent with those established for aid to

families with dependent children. In no instance shall the

rules, regulations and standards established for general

assistance provide for assistance greater than that provided for

aid to families with dependent children. If three or more

general assistance recipients reside together in the same

household, their income eligibility and cash assistance shall be

no greater than income eligibility and cash assistance from aid

to families with dependent children for a household of the same

size. The secretary or a written designee is the only person

authorized to adopt regulations, orders, or standards of general

application to implement, interpret, or make specific the law

administered by the department. The secretary shall issue

interim regulations whenever changes in Federal laws and

regulations supersede existing statutes. In adopting

regulations, orders, or standards of general application, the

secretary shall strive for clarity of language which may be

readily understood by those administering assistance and by

those who apply for or receive assistance. For the purpose of

this subsection, the term "household" does not include single-

room occupancy residences, rooming houses, nonprofit residential

programs or personal care facilities receiving charitable

funding or Federal, State or local government funding.

(2) The department shall establish rules, regulations and

standards for the maximum monthly cash assistance received by a

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