(a) To be eligible for a fee waiver, at the time of registration for a test administration, a homeless youth must submit all standard required registration materials to the contractor including documentation required for all testing accommodations that the individual may need and an original completed certification.

(b) The CDE-developed certification form may be used to certify that the registrant is homeless. Certification must include all of the following information:

(c) Certification is valid for a period of one year from the certification date and may be renewed annually until the certified homeless youth reaches 25 years of age. If the certified homeless youth reaches 25 years of age within one year from the certification date, the certification will be valid only until one day before the certified homeless youth reaches 25 years of age.

(d) The homeless services provider or the provider's agency shall retain a copy of all certification(s) issued to certify homeless youth(s) until each certified homeless youth reaches 28 years of age. The homeless services provider or the provider's agency shall make copies of certification(s) available to the CDE upon request.

(e) The contractor shall retain all original certification(s) issued to certify homeless youth(s) until each homeless youth reaches 28 years of age. The contractor shall make original certification(s) available to the CDE within 10 business days upon request.

(f) No fees shall be charged to homeless youths seeking certification of their status.