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State Plan AR FY26 - Original Submission Page of 40 112 If no appropriate E&T provider openings exist for mandatory participants, they are required to fulfill SNAP work requirements through alternative qualifying activities consistent with federal regulations (7 CFR § 273.7). Failure to meet these work requirements without an approved good cause may result in loss of SNAP benefits. This process ensures Arkansas maintains compliance with federal SNAP work rules, protects participant rights during provider shortages, and clearly distinguishes the treatment of voluntary versus mandatory participants.