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SCREENING FOR REFERRAL TO E&T The State agency must screen each work registrant to determine if it is appropriate, based on State-specific criteria, to refer them to the E&T program per 7 CFR 273.7 (c)(2). State agencies may operate program components in which individuals elect to participate, per 7 CFR 273.7(e)(4). List the State-specific criteria eligibility workers use to screen individuals to determine if it is appropriate to refer them to the State's SNAP E&T program. Recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) who are 16 years of age or older are eligible to participate in the voluntary Employment and Training (E&T) Program. Eligibility workers make the assessment utilizing the SNAP E&T Assessment/ Referral Form. The assessment is based on the location of the client and provider, the target demographic of the provider, and the Client’s preference based on training and services offered. What information does the State provide to a SNAP recipient to explain SNAP E&T participation criteria? Screening during certification and recertification is conducted by Division of Public Assistance, Eligibility technicians (ET’s). ET’s assess whether individuals qualify to be referred to the state's SNAP E&T program by screening them for exemptions from the basic work requirements, as outlined in SNAP Manual Section 602-1F(1). SNAP applicants/recipients, who are interested in participating in the SNAP E&T program, will be referred to the E&T providers if available in the area of Alaska in which they reside and sent notice E016, titled Employment & Training Referral, which includes an overview of the E&T program specifics, contact information for the E&T provider, and information about participant reimbursements. How does the State document that the information has been provided? The State sends SNAP recipients the Employment & Training Referral (E016) notice. This is documented in the case note field in the SNAP Eligibility Information System (EIS). What is the State's model for screening and referral to SNAP E&T? Select all that apply. Reverse Referral Direct Referral When does screening for referral to E&T occur? Select all that apply. Initial Certification Recertification Reported change in the work registrant status of households Other 1/27/26, 9:34 AM State Plan AK FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-akfy26stateplan//index.html 20/97