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with local boards to provide E&T services to CalFresh E&T participants. In California, counties consult with their LWDBs and WIOA providers to develop, coordinate, and at times, administer CalFresh E&T services. Counties describe their coordination efforts with the LWDBs with their CalFresh E&T Annual Plans. As required under WIOA, CalFresh E&T participants are a priority population and must be served by their local WIOA administrator. The following consultative touch points occur throughout the year: LWDA Partnership Promotion (Periodically): The CDSS CalFresh E&T section regularly notifies counties of workforce development opportunities such as grant solicitations, webinars, and policy developments. CalFresh E&T regularly receives notice of state-funded grant application requests offered in partnership with the CWDB and these opportunities are shared with counties looking to increase local funding for E&T programs. California Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities (CCEPD) - CA Department of Rehabilitation (Quarterly): The California Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities (CCEPD) makes policy recommendations to the Secretary of the LWDA and the Secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Representatives from CalFresh E&T and CWDB contribute to these discussions as committee members and stakeholders. Committee meetings were held October 15th and November 19th of 2024, and 1/28/26, 11:04 AM State Plan CA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-cafy26stateplan//index.html 14/286