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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. Eligibility Workers ask all SNAP applicants three questions to screen for appropriateness of referral at certification, recertification: Eligibility workers are the first point of contact for E&T screening. Eligibility workers will screen every work registrant at certification, recertification and when household members are added ages 16-65, that may be interested in participating in A-RESET by addressing the questions below. Based on the client’s response and /or the signed consent form, referrals can be made to case managers from DHR eligibility workers without a consent form. The second and third questions are designed to assess if the participant is ready to work immediately. 1. Is a household member available to start work or a training program? 2. Is the household member ready to work or attend a training program? 3. Has the household member ever held a job for more than 6 months? What information does the State provide to a SNAP recipient to explain SNAP E&T participation criteria? The State mails an informational flyer that explains the A-RESET program. Eligibility staff also share general information about the program during the interview. How does the State document that the information has been provided? A case note is created in the eligibility system to document communication of this information. An invitational letter is mailed to those that are appropriate and interested in the program. 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, 9:44 AM State Plan AL FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-alabamafy26stateplan//index.html 19/192