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How many attempts are made to reach out to the SNAP participant for additional information? One Two Three More than three What is the State agency's criteria for good cause? In determining whether good cause exists, the State agency shall consider the facts and circumstances, including information submitted by the household member involved and, if appropriate, the employer. Good cause shall include circumstances beyond the individual’s control, such as, but not limited to illness, illness of another household member requiring the presence of the individual, a household emergency, and the unavailability of transportation. Describe the State agency's process to determine good cause if there is not an appropriate and available opening for an E&T participant. Since the State operates a voluntary SNAP E&T program, there is no need for a good cause process for lack of an appropriate and available SNAP E&T component. 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 32/192