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State Plan AR FY26 - Original Submission Page of 27 112 REFERRAL TO E&T In accordance with 7 CFR 273.7(c)(2), in order to participate in SNAP E&T, the State agency must make the referral. The referral method may vary from participant to participant. What information does the State provide to E&T participants when they are referred? Select all that apply. Information about accessing E&T services Case Management Dates Contact information Other How is the referral communicated? Select all that apply. Orally Electronic Forms Physical Forms Emails Text Messages Other If the State receives a reverse referral request from an E&T provider, what steps does the State take? Reverse Referral Process and Eligibility Worker Screening Steps When the State receives a reverse referral request from an E&T provider—such as a college, training center, or community organization—the following steps are taken: Receipt of Referral Request: The E&T provider submits a reverse referral request for a SNAP participant whom they believe would benefit from their services through the SNAP Works referral task process. Initial Contact and Documentation: The referral request is logged in the State agency’s Management Information System (MIS) or case management system SNAP Works and ARIES, and the participant’s information is reviewed. Eligibility Worker Screening: Eligibility Workers (EWs) are responsible for screening referred clients for SNAP Employment & Training eligibility before approving any change to the participant’s Work Participation Code (WPC). Specifically, Eligibility Workers: Verify the SNAP status and active case of the participant. Review the participant’s compliance with general SNAP work registration requirements. Confirm that the participant meets Arkansas’s E&T eligibility criteria (non-exempt, in the correct age