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State Plan AR FY26 - Original Submission Page of 66 112 Participation in the Workfare component is limited to SNAP participants who are subject to SNAP work requirements and are determined appropriate for placement by the State agency or its providers. Eligibility and Assignment: Individuals must be non-exempt from general work requirements under 7 CFR § 273.7. Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) may be assigned to Workfare as one method of meeting the ABAWD work requirement under 7 U.S.C. § 2015(o). Participants must be able to perform basic community service functions safely and reliably, as determined by the host agency. Skills, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements: No specific literacy, numeracy, or prior work experience is required for participation in Workfare. Assignments are designed to accommodate participants with varying skill levels and provide opportunities to develop work readiness, accountability, and basic employment habits. Participants must demonstrate the ability to comply with attendance and supervision requirements. Specialized skills (e.g., computer literacy, trade skills) are not required, but participants may be matched with placements that complement their existing abilities when possible. Accommodations: The State agency and host sites will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure individuals with disabilities can participate. Participants with limited literacy, numeracy, or English proficiency will not be excluded; assignments will be tailored to their capacity while ensuring meaningful engagement. Will this component be offered statewide? Yes No Projected Annual Participation. Projection should reflect a number of unduplicated individuals. 150 Estimated Annual Component Administrative Cost $450,000.00