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PROGRAM CHANGES Summarize changes for the upcoming Federal fiscal year (FY) from the prior FY. Significant changes may include new initiatives, changes in funding or funding sources, policy changes, or significant changes to the number of partners or participants. Significant changes could include those made as a result of management evaluation findings or participation in program improvement initiatives, such as SNAP to Skills. It is not necessary to include changes made as a result of new Federal rulemaking. Partnership Enhancements: Continued collaboration planning with Kenai Peninsula College (KPC) in Soldotna. Partnership development discussions occurring with the Metlakatla Indian Tribe. Partnership development discussions occurring with Catholic Social Services Refugee Program. Partnership development discussions occurring with Alaska Family Services in Wasilla. Operational Improvements: Alaska is tracking ABAWDs and able to report them on the 583 and AOR. Amended monthly data tracking tool that supports ABAWD tracking and New Final Rule tracking requirements. Implementing program notification to participants engaged in E&T through the reverse referral process. Highlight any changes from above that the State agency is making to the E&T program based on the prior year’s performance, for instance changes made as a result of E&T outcome and participation data. Alaska is tracking ABAWDs and able to report them on the 583 and AOR. 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 4/97